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UK surname

Kaminski

Derived from the Polish word "kamień," meaning "stone," referring to a stonemason or someone living near a stone building.

In the 1881 census there were 10 people recorded with the Kaminski surname, ranking it #32,243 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 1,148, ranked #5,138, up from #32,243 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Caerphilly, King's Lynn and West Norfolk and Blackburn with Darwen.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Kaminski is 1,148 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 11380.0%.

1881 census count

10

Ranked #32,243

Modern count

1,148

2016, ranked #5,138

Peak year

2016

1,148 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Kaminski had 10 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,243 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,148 in 2016, ranked #5,138.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 54 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Kaminski surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Kaminski surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Kaminski 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 10 #32,243
1891 historical 29 #31,963
1901 historical 47 #28,929
1911 historical 54 #27,423
1997 modern 451 #10,049
1998 modern 467 #10,120
1999 modern 476 #10,026
2000 modern 462 #10,212
2001 modern 444 #10,348
2002 modern 477 #9,981
2003 modern 479 #9,793
2004 modern 507 #9,419
2005 modern 545 #8,842
2006 modern 638 #7,917
2007 modern 722 #7,259
2008 modern 786 #6,856
2009 modern 874 #6,424
2010 modern 930 #6,219
2011 modern 949 #6,076
2012 modern 1,063 #5,440
2013 modern 1,092 #5,406
2014 modern 1,144 #5,222
2015 modern 1,145 #5,177
2016 modern 1,148 #5,138

Geography

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Where Kaminskis 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 Caerphilly, King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Blackburn with Darwen, Kensington and Chelsea and North East Lincolnshire. 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 Caerphilly 018 Caerphilly
2 King's Lynn and West Norfolk 017 King's Lynn and West Norfolk
3 Blackburn with Darwen 013 Blackburn with Darwen
4 Kensington and Chelsea 009 Kensington and Chelsea
5 North East Lincolnshire 001 North East Lincolnshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Kaminski

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

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

Kaminski 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

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

Meaning and origin of Kaminski

The surname Kaminski originated in Poland and is derived from the Polish word "kamien," meaning "stone." This suggests that the name may have been an occupational name for someone who worked with stones, such as a stonemason or quarry worker.

The earliest records of the Kaminski surname date back to the 15th century in the Polish regions of Poznan and Kalisz. The name appeared in various spellings, including Kamienski, Kamieniecki, and Kaminski. These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects and scribal variations in record-keeping.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Kaminski surname can be found in the Kalisz court records of 1457, where a certain Jan Kaminski is mentioned as a witness in a legal proceeding. This suggests that the Kaminski family had already established itself in the region by the mid-15th century.

In the 16th century, the Kaminski name appeared in several Polish historical documents, including the "Akta Grodzkie" (District Court Records) and the "Metryki Koronne" (Crown Metrica). These records provide insights into the lives and activities of various Kaminski individuals during that period.

One notable figure bearing the Kaminski surname was Stanislaw Kaminski (1575-1649), a Polish nobleman and military commander who served under King Sigismund III Vasa during the Polish-Swedish War. He is remembered for his valor and strategic skills in defending the city of Smolensk against Swedish forces.

Another prominent Kaminski was Jan Kaminski (1688-1757), a Polish Jesuit priest and scholar who taught philosophy and theology at the Jesuit College in Kalisz. He authored several influential works on religious and philosophical subjects during his lifetime.

In the 19th century, the Kaminski surname gained further recognition with the birth of Wincenty Kaminski (1809-1881), a Polish poet and writer who was active in the Polish Romantic literary movement. His most famous work, "Powrot taty" ("Father's Return"), was widely acclaimed for its vivid portrayal of rural life in Poland.

The surname Kaminski has also been associated with several notable figures in the fields of science and academia. One such individual was Bronislaw Kaminski (1899-1993), a Polish mathematician and logician who made significant contributions to the field of mathematical logic and set theory.

Throughout its history, the Kaminski surname has maintained a strong presence in Poland and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including nobility, clergy, writers, scholars, and military figures. While its origins can be traced back to occupational roots, the name has evolved to become a distinctive part of Polish cultural heritage.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Kaminski families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Kaminski 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. Middlesex leads with 10 Kaminskis recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.28x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 10 10.28x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Shoreditch London in Middlesex leads with 6 Kaminskis recorded in 1881 and an index of 142.18x.

Place Total Index
Shoreditch London 6 142.18x
St Marylebone London 4 77.07x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Ellen 1
Hannah 1
Jenny 1
Julia 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 2
Albert 1
Alfrd. 1
Oscar 1
Walter 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 Kaminski households.

FAQ

Kaminski surname: questions and answers

How common was the Kaminski surname in 1881?

In 1881, 10 people were recorded with the Kaminski surname. That placed it at #32,243 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Kaminski surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,148 in 2016. That gives Kaminski a modern rank of #5,138.

What does the Kaminski surname mean?

Derived from the Polish word "kamień," meaning "stone," referring to a stonemason or someone living near a stone building.

What does the Kaminski map show?

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