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Jastrzebski

A Polish surname derived from the word "jastrzab" meaning "hawk" or "falcon".

In the 1881 census there were 5 people recorded with the Jastrzebski surname, ranking it #33,110 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 185, ranked #20,652, up from #33,110 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Liverpool, Leith (Hermitage and Prospect Bank) and Swale.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Jastrzebski is 188 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 3600.0%.

1881 census count

5

Ranked #33,110

Modern count

185

2016, ranked #20,652

Peak year

2014

188 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • Jastrzebski had 5 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,110 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 185 in 2016, ranked #20,652.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 5 in 1881.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Jastrzebski surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Jastrzebski surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Jastrzebski 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 5 #33,110
1891 historical 3 #34,257
1997 modern 51 #32,545
1998 modern 54 #32,518
1999 modern 54 #32,660
2000 modern 58 #32,317
2001 modern 57 #32,275
2002 modern 63 #32,113
2003 modern 64 #32,056
2004 modern 65 #32,177
2005 modern 79 #30,950
2006 modern 101 #28,125
2007 modern 109 #27,253
2008 modern 122 #25,638
2009 modern 132 #24,929
2010 modern 138 #24,801
2011 modern 153 #22,996
2012 modern 177 #20,836
2013 modern 175 #21,320
2014 modern 188 #20,503
2015 modern 183 #20,786
2016 modern 185 #20,652

Geography

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Where Jastrzebskis 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 Liverpool, Leith (Hermitage and Prospect Bank), Swale, Winchester and Craven. 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 Liverpool 022 Liverpool
2 Leith (Hermitage and Prospect Bank) City of Edinburgh
3 Swale 016 Swale
4 Winchester 012 Winchester
5 Craven 001 Craven

Forenames

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First names often paired with Jastrzebski

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Jastrzebski

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

Jastrzebski is most concentrated in decile 8 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.

8
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Jastrzebski falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Jastrzebski 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Jastrzebski

The surname Jastrzebski originated in Poland, with its earliest known uses dating back to the 12th century. The name is derived from the Polish word "jastrzab," meaning "hawk" or "falcon," and the suffix "-ski," which denotes a place of origin or residence. This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who lived near a place associated with hawks or falcons, such as a falconer's settlement or a location known for its abundance of these birds.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jastrzebski can be found in a 13th-century document from the town of Sieradz, which mentions a landowner named Piotr Jastrzebski. The name also appears in various historical records from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, including court documents and land grants.

In the 16th century, the Jastrzebski family was well-established in the region of Greater Poland, with several members holding prominent positions in the local nobility. One notable figure was Andrzej Jastrzebski (1558-1635), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in several battles against the Swedes during the Polish-Swedish wars.

Another significant individual with this surname was Wawrzyniec Jastrzebski (1635-1702), a Polish Jesuit missionary and linguist who studied and documented several Native American languages in what is now Canada and the northeastern United States. His work contributed greatly to the preservation of these languages and the understanding of indigenous cultures.

In the 19th century, a branch of the Jastrzebski family settled in the Prussian Province of Posen (now part of western Poland), where they owned estates and played a role in local politics. One member, Wladyslaw Jastrzebski (1841-1912), was a prominent landowner and served as a member of the Prussian Parliament.

Other notable individuals with the surname Jastrzebski include Józef Jastrzebski (1892-1966), a Polish Army officer and military historian who wrote extensively about the Polish-Soviet War of 1919-1921, and Tadeusz Jastrzebski (1892-1979), a Polish politician and diplomat who served as the Polish ambassador to the United States during World War II.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Jastrzebski families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Jastrzebski surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Yorkshire leads with 5 Jastrzebskis recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.40x.

County Total Index
Yorkshire 5 10.40x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Halifax in Yorkshire leads with 5 Jastrzebskis recorded in 1881 and an index of 704.23x.

Place Total Index
Halifax 5 704.23x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Jastrzebski surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Elizabeth 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Jastrzebski surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Bogden 1
Louis 1
Stephen 1
Thaddeus 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Jastrzebski households.

FAQ

Jastrzebski surname: questions and answers

How common was the Jastrzebski surname in 1881?

In 1881, 5 people were recorded with the Jastrzebski surname. That placed it at #33,110 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Jastrzebski surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 185 in 2016. That gives Jastrzebski a modern rank of #20,652.

What does the Jastrzebski surname mean?

A Polish surname derived from the word "jastrzab" meaning "hawk" or "falcon".

What does the Jastrzebski map show?

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