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UK surname

Klimek

A Polish occupational surname derived from the word "klim," meaning a maker or seller of pegs or wedges.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include North Hertfordshire, Cornwall and Lambeth.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Klimek is 315 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

315

2016, ranked #14,258

Peak year

2016

315 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 315 in 2016, ranked #14,258.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 2 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Klimek surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Klimek surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Klimek 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
1891 historical 2 #34,436
1997 modern 57 #31,917
1998 modern 58 #32,138
1999 modern 65 #31,605
2000 modern 64 #31,735
2001 modern 67 #31,297
2002 modern 70 #31,432
2003 modern 72 #31,281
2004 modern 79 #30,799
2005 modern 98 #28,325
2006 modern 114 #26,120
2007 modern 145 #22,693
2008 modern 166 #20,966
2009 modern 191 #19,592
2010 modern 211 #18,774
2011 modern 217 #18,271
2012 modern 253 #16,377
2013 modern 292 #15,027
2014 modern 296 #14,982
2015 modern 309 #14,430
2016 modern 315 #14,258

Geography

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Where Klimeks 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 North Hertfordshire, Cornwall, Lambeth, Ealing and Milton Keynes. 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 North Hertfordshire 015 North Hertfordshire
2 Cornwall 042 Cornwall
3 Lambeth 033 Lambeth
4 Ealing 035 Ealing
5 Milton Keynes 021 Milton Keynes

Forenames

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First names often paired with Klimek

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Klimek

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Klimek 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

Klimek 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

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

Meaning and origin of Klimek

The surname Klimek is of Polish origin, emerging in the late medieval period around the 14th or 15th century. It is derived from the Slavic personal name Klement, itself a variation of the Latin name Clemens, meaning "mild" or "merciful." The name was likely adopted as a diminutive form, with the suffix "-ek" added to create the surname Klimek.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Klimek can be found in the Akta Grodzkie i Ziemskie, a collection of Polish court records dating back to the 15th century. These records mention individuals with the surname Klimek residing in various regions of Poland, such as the towns of Krakow and Lublin.

In the 16th century, the Klimek surname appears in the Metryka Koronna, a series of royal registers maintained by the Polish Crown Chancellery. These registers document various legal and administrative matters, including land grants and appointments, providing insight into the lives of individuals bearing the Klimek name during this period.

Notable individuals with the surname Klimek throughout history include Jan Klimek (1815-1892), a Polish painter and engraver known for his landscapes and genre scenes. Another prominent figure was Mieczysław Klimek (1910-1996), a Polish mathematician and logician who made significant contributions to the field of mathematical logic and set theory.

The Klimek surname can also be traced to certain place names in Poland, such as the village of Klimki in the Masovian Voivodeship. This village likely derived its name from the Klimek surname, indicating the presence of families bearing this name in the area.

Other notable individuals with the Klimek surname include Józef Klimek (1878-1941), a Polish Catholic priest and theologian, as well as Aleksander Klimek (1890-1977), a Polish military officer and participant in the Warsaw Uprising during World War II. Additionally, Wacław Klimek (1899-1967) was a Polish actor and theater director who played a significant role in the development of Polish theater in the 20th century.

While the Klimek surname has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in Poland, where it emerged as a diminutive form of the personal name Klement, reflecting the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of the region.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Klimek surname: questions and answers

How common is the Klimek surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 315 in 2016. That gives Klimek a modern rank of #14,258.

What does the Klimek surname mean?

A Polish occupational surname derived from the word "klim," meaning a maker or seller of pegs or wedges.

What does the Klimek map show?

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