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UK surname

Jurek

Derived from the Polish given name Jerzy, a cognate of George, meaning "farmer" or "earth-worker."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Barnsley, Herefordshire and Ealing.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Jurek is 165 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

165

2016, ranked #22,234

Peak year

2016

165 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 165 in 2016, ranked #22,234.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Jurek surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Jurek surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Jurek 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
1997 modern 12 #36,785
1998 modern 10 #37,048
1999 modern 8 #37,367
2000 modern 6 #37,624
2001 modern 6 #37,456
2002 modern 7 #37,379
2003 modern 9 #37,101
2004 modern 15 #36,530
2005 modern 31 #35,260
2006 modern 47 #34,335
2007 modern 63 #33,243
2008 modern 86 #31,114
2009 modern 105 #28,815
2010 modern 116 #27,704
2011 modern 124 #26,367
2012 modern 129 #25,705
2013 modern 141 #24,670
2014 modern 147 #24,177
2015 modern 154 #23,306
2016 modern 165 #22,234

Geography

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Where Jureks 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 Barnsley, Herefordshire, Ealing, Richmond upon Thames and St. Helens. 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 Barnsley 013 Barnsley
2 Herefordshire 022 Herefordshire, County of
3 Ealing 006 Ealing
4 Richmond upon Thames 008 Richmond upon Thames
5 St. Helens 018 St. Helens

Forenames

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First names often paired with Jurek

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Jurek

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

Jurek 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

Jurek 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.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Jurek 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 Jurek, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Jurek

The surname JUREK is of Polish origin, derived from the personal name Jerzy, which is the Polish form of George. The name can be traced back to the 12th century in Poland.

The earliest known recorded instance of the name JUREK dates back to the 14th century, appearing in a document from the town of Krakow. At that time, the name was spelled "Yurek" or "Iurek," which was a common spelling variation in medieval Poland.

In the 15th century, the name JUREK was found in various historical records from the regions of Silesia and Greater Poland. Some of these records include mentions of individuals with the surname, such as Jan Jurek, a merchant from Poznan who lived in the late 1400s.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the JUREK surname became more widespread across Poland, particularly in the central and southern regions. Notable individuals from this period include Marcin Jurek, a Catholic priest and scholar born in 1587 in Krakow, and Jakub Jurek, a military officer who fought in the Polish-Swedish Wars of the mid-17th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the JUREK surname outside of Poland dates back to the late 17th century, when a family with the name settled in the city of Vilnius, which was then part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, the JUREK surname continued to be prevalent in Polish communities, with several notable figures bearing the name. These include Stanisław Jurek, a Polish revolutionary who participated in the November Uprising against Russian rule in 1830, and Józef Jurek, a painter and artist born in 1853 in Kraków.

Other historical figures with the JUREK surname include Kazimierz Jurek (1871-1942), a Polish politician and member of the Sejm (parliament) in the early 20th century, and Józef Jurek (1888-1945), a Catholic priest and resistance fighter during World War II.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Jurek surname: questions and answers

How common is the Jurek surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 165 in 2016. That gives Jurek a modern rank of #22,234.

What does the Jurek surname mean?

Derived from the Polish given name Jerzy, a cognate of George, meaning "farmer" or "earth-worker."

What does the Jurek map show?

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