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UK surname

Jankowski

A Polish toponymic surname derived from a place name meaning "John's town."

In the 1881 census there were 2 people recorded with the Jankowski surname, ranking it #33,721 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 769, ranked #7,138, up from #33,721 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include West Berkshire, Eskbank and Liverpool.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Jankowski is 769 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 38350.0%.

1881 census count

2

Ranked #33,721

Modern count

769

2016, ranked #7,138

Peak year

2015

769 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Jankowski had 2 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,721 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 769 in 2016, ranked #7,138.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 2 in 1881.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Jankowski surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Jankowski surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Jankowski 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
1881 historical 2 #33,721
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 294 #13,707
1998 modern 296 #13,997
1999 modern 309 #13,697
2000 modern 305 #13,769
2001 modern 306 #13,565
2002 modern 325 #13,275
2003 modern 336 #12,786
2004 modern 349 #12,473
2005 modern 380 #11,639
2006 modern 453 #10,194
2007 modern 504 #9,508
2008 modern 531 #9,211
2009 modern 588 #8,722
2010 modern 644 #8,312
2011 modern 635 #8,309
2012 modern 715 #7,487
2013 modern 734 #7,466
2014 modern 764 #7,253
2015 modern 769 #7,160
2016 modern 769 #7,138

Geography

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Where Jankowskis 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 West Berkshire, Eskbank, Liverpool, Leicester and Rugby. 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 West Berkshire 012 West Berkshire
2 Eskbank Midlothian
3 Liverpool 028 Liverpool
4 Leicester 023 Leicester
5 Rugby 007 Rugby

Forenames

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First names often paired with Jankowski

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Jankowski

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Jankowski, 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 Jankowski surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Jankowski 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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Jankowski is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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 scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Jankowski 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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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Jankowski falls in decile 2 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Jankowski is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 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 Jankowski, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Jankowski

The surname Jankowski has its origins in Poland, with records indicating its existence as early as the 14th century. It is derived from the Polish name Jan, which is a form of the biblical name John, combined with the possessive suffix "-owski," indicating belonging or descent.

This surname was particularly prevalent in the central and eastern regions of Poland, including areas around Warsaw, Lublin, and Krakow. It is believed that the name may have originated from the practice of identifying individuals by their father's name or place of residence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Jankowski surname can be found in the Akta Grodzkie, a collection of historical documents from the 15th and 16th centuries, which mention several individuals bearing this name.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Jan Jankowski (1628-1692) was a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in various conflicts against the Swedish and Ottoman forces. He is remembered for his bravery and leadership during the Polish-Ottoman War.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Józef Jankowski (1795-1865), a Polish writer, poet, and translator who made significant contributions to Polish literature during the Romantic period.

During the 19th century, the Jankowski name was also found in the historical records of the Russian Empire, particularly in the regions of present-day Belarus and Ukraine, which were once part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

One notable figure from this period was Michał Jankowski (1834-1912), a Polish-Russian engineer and inventor who was responsible for developing early models of the modern-day submarine.

In the 20th century, the Jankowski surname gained international recognition through the accomplishments of individuals such as Henryk Jankowski (1936-2010), a Polish-American artist and sculptor known for his monumental public works, and Józef Jankowski (1910-1995), a Polish writer and journalist who documented the struggles of the Polish people during World War II.

While the Jankowski surname has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora, with individuals bearing this name making notable contributions across various fields and disciplines.

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FAQ

Jankowski surname: questions and answers

How common was the Jankowski surname in 1881?

In 1881, 2 people were recorded with the Jankowski surname. That placed it at #33,721 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Jankowski surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 769 in 2016. That gives Jankowski a modern rank of #7,138.

What does the Jankowski surname mean?

A Polish toponymic surname derived from a place name meaning "John's town."

What does the Jankowski map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Jankowski 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.