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UK surname

Kalinowski

Derived from a place name meaning "of Kalinów," referring to someone from any of various places called Kalinów in Poland.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Malvern Hills, Calderdale and Rugby.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Kalinowski is 334 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

334

2016, ranked #13,640

Peak year

2016

334 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 334 in 2016, ranked #13,640.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 6 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Kalinowski surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Kalinowski surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Kalinowski 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
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1911 historical 6 #33,255
1997 modern 84 #29,106
1998 modern 91 #28,806
1999 modern 92 #28,833
2000 modern 102 #27,425
2001 modern 98 #27,672
2002 modern 101 #27,766
2003 modern 101 #27,561
2004 modern 110 #26,451
2005 modern 147 #22,057
2006 modern 179 #19,592
2007 modern 198 #18,600
2008 modern 219 #17,597
2009 modern 241 #16,848
2010 modern 262 #16,252
2011 modern 272 #15,653
2012 modern 314 #14,063
2013 modern 311 #14,368
2014 modern 326 #14,006
2015 modern 331 #13,739
2016 modern 334 #13,640

Geography

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Where Kalinowskis 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 Malvern Hills, Calderdale, Rugby, Barnsley and Slough. 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 Malvern Hills 003 Malvern Hills
2 Calderdale 003 Calderdale
3 Rugby 007 Rugby
4 Barnsley 013 Barnsley
5 Slough 003 Slough

Forenames

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First names often paired with Kalinowski

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Kalinowski

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

Kalinowski 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

Kalinowski 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.

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Kalinowski

The surname Kalinowski is of Polish origin, deriving from the Polish word "kalina" meaning "guelder rose" or "viburnum." This name is thought to have originated as a descriptive surname, referring to someone who lived near bushes of guelder rose or worked with the plant in some capacity.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Kalinowski date back to the 16th century in Poland. One notable early bearer was Tomasz Kalinowski, a Polish nobleman and landowner who lived in the late 16th century and owned estates near the town of Kalisz.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various records and manuscripts, including the church records of the parish of Opoczno, where several families with the surname Kalinowski were recorded as residents.

The 19th century saw the rise of several prominent individuals bearing the Kalinowski name. Rafał Kalinowski (1835-1907) was a Polish priest and activist who was involved in the January Uprising against Russian rule. He was exiled to Siberia for his activities and later canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church.

Another notable bearer was Józef Kalinowski (1797-1879), a Polish military officer and participant in the November Uprising against Russia. He later emigrated to France and wrote several works on military strategy and tactics.

In the 20th century, Ludwik Kalinowski (1892-1942) was a Polish engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of television technology. He worked on the first electromechanical television system and held several patents in the field.

Stanisław Kalinowski (1920-2005) was a Polish-born architect who designed several notable buildings in Chicago, including the Chicago Civic Center and the University of Illinois at Chicago Circle Campus.

The surname Kalinowski can also be traced to various place names in Poland, such as the village of Kalinów, which may have influenced the development of the surname in certain regions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Kalinowski surname: questions and answers

How common is the Kalinowski surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 334 in 2016. That gives Kalinowski a modern rank of #13,640.

What does the Kalinowski surname mean?

Derived from a place name meaning "of Kalinów," referring to someone from any of various places called Kalinów in Poland.

What does the Kalinowski map show?

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