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UK surname

Jakubowski

Derived from the Polish given name Jakub, a variant of Jacob, meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Copeland, Rochdale and Stockport.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Jakubowski is 367 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

367

2016, ranked #12,669

Peak year

2016

367 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 367 in 2016, ranked #12,669.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 9 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Jakubowski surname distribution map

The map shows where the Jakubowski surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Jakubowski surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Jakubowski over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1861 historical 4 #33,628
1901 historical 8 #33,289
1911 historical 9 #32,754
1997 modern 168 #19,642
1998 modern 184 #19,037
1999 modern 190 #18,797
2000 modern 174 #19,829
2001 modern 174 #19,562
2002 modern 187 #19,083
2003 modern 186 #18,928
2004 modern 191 #18,723
2005 modern 205 #17,838
2006 modern 238 #16,288
2007 modern 260 #15,476
2008 modern 291 #14,430
2009 modern 320 #13,796
2010 modern 348 #13,304
2011 modern 331 #13,641
2012 modern 348 #13,020
2013 modern 355 #13,045
2014 modern 365 #12,853
2015 modern 364 #12,768
2016 modern 367 #12,669

Geography

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Where Jakubowskis are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Copeland, Rochdale, Stockport, Bridgend and Ealing. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Copeland 008 Copeland
2 Rochdale 001 Rochdale
3 Stockport 008 Stockport
4 Bridgend 008 Bridgend
5 Ealing 027 Ealing

Forenames

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First names often paired with Jakubowski

These lists show first names that appear often with the Jakubowski surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Jakubowski

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Jakubowski, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Jakubowski surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Jakubowski household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Jakubowski is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, part of Suburban Asian Communities. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Jakubowski is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Jakubowski falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Jakubowski is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Jakubowski, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Jakubowski

The surname Jakubowski is of Polish origin, derived from the personal name Jakub, which is the Polish form of the biblical name Jacob. The name likely emerged in the Middle Ages, around the 12th or 13th century.

Jakubowski is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally formed by adding the possessive suffix "-owski" to the personal name Jakub. This pattern was common in Polish surnames, indicating that the bearer was the son or descendant of someone named Jakub.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Jakubowski can be found in medieval Polish records and documents, such as tax rolls, land deeds, and church registers. One notable early bearer of the name was Jan Jakubowski, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Kraków in the 15th century.

Another notable figure with the surname Jakubowski was Stanisław Jakubowski, a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Polish-Swedish War of the 17th century. He was born around 1620 and gained recognition for his bravery and leadership during the siege of Częstochowa in 1655.

In the 19th century, Zygmunt Jakubowski was a renowned Polish linguist and philologist who made significant contributions to the study of Slavic languages. He was born in 1826 and published numerous works on the history and development of Polish and other Slavic tongues.

Aleksander Jakubowski, born in 1870, was a Polish architect who designed several notable buildings in Warsaw, including the Philharmonic Hall and the Church of the Holy Cross. His works are considered important examples of the Art Nouveau style in Polish architecture.

Another individual of note was Maria Jakubowski, a Polish-born artist and painter who lived and worked in the United States in the early 20th century. She was born in 1886 and is known for her vibrant landscapes and portraits depicting scenes from her native Poland.

Over time, the surname Jakubowski has spread beyond Poland to other regions of Europe and the Americas, carried by Polish immigrants and their descendants. However, its roots and origins remain firmly tied to the Polish language and culture.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Jakubowski surname: questions and answers

How common is the Jakubowski surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 367 in 2016. That gives Jakubowski a modern rank of #12,669.

What does the Jakubowski surname mean?

Derived from the Polish given name Jakub, a variant of Jacob, meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows".

What does the Jakubowski map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Jakubowski bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.