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UK surname

Kaleta

A Polish surname possibly derived from the word "kalet" meaning a dirty person or someone living in squalid conditions.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Cowdenbeath South, Telford and Wrekin and East Lindsey.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Kaleta is 188 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

188

2016, ranked #20,417

Peak year

2016

188 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 188 in 2016, ranked #20,417.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Kaleta surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Kaleta surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Kaleta 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 42 #33,459
1998 modern 49 #33,000
1999 modern 54 #32,660
2000 modern 51 #32,999
2001 modern 50 #32,957
2002 modern 55 #32,831
2003 modern 51 #33,266
2004 modern 52 #33,418
2005 modern 68 #32,097
2006 modern 88 #30,160
2007 modern 99 #28,852
2008 modern 113 #26,920
2009 modern 119 #26,637
2010 modern 129 #25,900
2011 modern 135 #24,922
2012 modern 156 #22,645
2013 modern 171 #21,654
2014 modern 178 #21,259
2015 modern 177 #21,220
2016 modern 188 #20,417

Geography

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Where Kaletas 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 Cowdenbeath South, Telford and Wrekin, East Lindsey, Manchester and West Pilton. 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 Cowdenbeath South Fife
2 Telford and Wrekin 001 Telford and Wrekin
3 East Lindsey 018 East Lindsey
4 Manchester 046 Manchester
5 West Pilton City of Edinburgh

Forenames

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First names often paired with Kaleta

These lists show first names that appear often with the Kaleta 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 Kaleta

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Kaleta, 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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Kaleta surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Kaleta household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Kaleta 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

Kaleta 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

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

Meaning and origin of Kaleta

The surname Kaleta originates from Poland, with records dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Slavic word "kaleta," which means a small pouch or purse. This suggests the name may have initially been associated with professions related to leatherworking or the production of pouches and bags.

In the early years, the surname was primarily concentrated in the regions of Greater Poland and Silesia. Historical documents from the 16th century mention individuals with the name Kaleta residing in towns such as Poznan, Kalisz, and Wroclaw.

One of the earliest known references to the name Kaleta can be found in the Metryka Koronna, a collection of records from the Crown Chancery of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The document, dated 1501, mentions a certain Jan Kaleta from the village of Kościelec.

Another notable mention of the name comes from the "Acta Tomiciana," a collection of diplomatic documents from the 16th century, which includes correspondence between King Sigismund I the Old and a courtier named Mikołaj Kaleta.

In the 17th century, the Kaleta family gained prominence in the town of Bydgoszcz, where a prominent merchant and alderman named Jakub Kaleta (1612-1678) lived and worked.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Kaleta. One such figure was Franciszek Kaleta (1826-1904), a Polish poet and writer who published works in both Polish and German languages.

Another notable bearer of the name was Jan Kaleta (1892-1962), a Polish politician and member of the Sejm (parliament) during the interwar period.

In the 20th century, Władysław Kaleta (1908-1970) was a renowned Polish actor and director, best known for his performances in theater productions and films.

More recently, Kazimierz Kaleta (1936-2008) was a prominent Polish economist and academic, serving as the rector of the Warsaw School of Economics from 1990 to 1996.

Additionally, Aleksander Kaleta (born 1956) is a contemporary Polish politician and member of the European Parliament, representing the Law and Justice party.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Kaleta surname: questions and answers

How common is the Kaleta surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 188 in 2016. That gives Kaleta a modern rank of #20,417.

What does the Kaleta surname mean?

A Polish surname possibly derived from the word "kalet" meaning a dirty person or someone living in squalid conditions.

What does the Kaleta map show?

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