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UK surname

Kaczor

A Polish surname derived from "kaczor" meaning drake or male duck.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Kingston upon Hull, Southampton and Worcester.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Kaczor is 171 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

170

2016, ranked #21,801

Peak year

2015

171 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 170 in 2016, ranked #21,801.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Kaczor surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Kaczor surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Kaczor 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 33 #34,377
1998 modern 34 #34,433
1999 modern 32 #34,717
2000 modern 32 #34,705
2001 modern 30 #34,753
2002 modern 28 #35,139
2003 modern 30 #35,046
2004 modern 37 #34,640
2005 modern 55 #33,349
2006 modern 86 #30,425
2007 modern 104 #28,020
2008 modern 114 #26,796
2009 modern 122 #26,220
2010 modern 121 #27,005
2011 modern 132 #25,303
2012 modern 154 #22,870
2013 modern 164 #22,236
2014 modern 167 #22,180
2015 modern 171 #21,729
2016 modern 170 #21,801

Geography

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Where Kaczors 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 Kingston upon Hull, Southampton, Worcester, Ellon East and Brent. 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 Kingston upon Hull 030 Kingston upon Hull, City of
2 Southampton 013 Southampton
3 Worcester 002 Worcester
4 Ellon East Aberdeenshire
5 Brent 006 Brent

Forenames

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First names often paired with Kaczor

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Kaczor

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

Kaczor 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

Kaczor 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 Kaczor 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 Kaczor, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Kaczor

The surname KACZOR originated in Poland, with roots dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Polish word "kaczor," meaning "drake" or "male duck." This connection to waterfowl suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for someone involved in breeding or hunting ducks.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the KACZOR name can be found in the Teki Naruszewicza, a collection of historical documents from the 15th century. In this manuscript, a certain Jan KACZOR is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Kaczorowo, located in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian region of Poland.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the KACZOR name appeared in various parish records and tax registers across different regions of Poland. Notably, in 1564, a Stanisław KACZOR was recorded as a merchant in the city of Kraków.

In the 18th century, the KACZOR surname gained prominence through the achievements of Józef KACZOR (1728-1796), a Polish nobleman and military leader who fought in the Polish-Russian War of 1792. His bravery and tactical skills earned him recognition throughout the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

Another notable figure with the KACZOR surname was Franciszek KACZOR (1811-1876), a Polish painter and art educator who studied in Rome and later became a professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw. His works, primarily portraits and historical scenes, are displayed in various museums across Poland.

The 19th century saw the birth of Karol KACZOR (1857-1932), a renowned Polish geographer and cartographer. He made significant contributions to the field of cartography and served as the director of the Geographic Institute in Lviv (now part of Ukraine).

During the 20th century, the KACZOR name was carried by Wacław KACZOR (1920-2003), a Polish actor and theater director. He was widely recognized for his performances in numerous plays and films, including his portrayal of King Zygmunt III Waza in the 1976 film "The Deluge."

While the KACZOR surname has its roots in Poland, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be firmly traced back to the medieval era and the Polish language, with a connection to the avian world that has endured for centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Kaczor surname: questions and answers

How common is the Kaczor surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 170 in 2016. That gives Kaczor a modern rank of #21,801.

What does the Kaczor surname mean?

A Polish surname derived from "kaczor" meaning drake or male duck.

What does the Kaczor map show?

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