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UK surname

Krawczyk

An occupational surname referring to a tailor or dressmaker, derived from the Polish word "krawiec" meaning "tailor."

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Krawczyk is 934 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

934

2016, ranked #6,122

Peak year

2016

934 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 934 in 2016, ranked #6,122.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Krawczyk surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Krawczyk surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Krawczyk 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 168 #19,642
1998 modern 189 #18,737
1999 modern 192 #18,689
2000 modern 195 #18,494
2001 modern 189 #18,590
2002 modern 186 #19,150
2003 modern 180 #19,347
2004 modern 210 #17,644
2005 modern 263 #15,139
2006 modern 354 #12,339
2007 modern 447 #10,388
2008 modern 501 #9,618
2009 modern 600 #8,598
2010 modern 664 #8,104
2011 modern 688 #7,791
2012 modern 789 #6,917
2013 modern 847 #6,659
2014 modern 898 #6,382
2015 modern 918 #6,236
2016 modern 934 #6,122

Geography

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Where Krawczyks 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 Woking, Telford and Wrekin, South Bucks, Peterborough and South Holland. 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 Woking 004 Woking
2 Telford and Wrekin 009 Telford and Wrekin
3 South Bucks 004 South Bucks
4 Peterborough 021 Peterborough
5 South Holland 003 South Holland

Forenames

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First names often paired with Krawczyk

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Krawczyk

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

Krawczyk 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.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

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

Meaning and origin of Krawczyk

The surname Krawczyk is of Polish origin, derived from the occupation of a tailor or seamster. It stems from the Old Polish word "krawiec," which means "tailor." The name likely emerged in the Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century, when surnames began to be adopted more widely across Europe.

The name Krawczyk is a diminutive form of Krawiec, with the suffix "-yk" indicating a diminutive or affectionate form. This suggests that the name may have initially been used to distinguish a smaller or younger tailor from an older or more experienced one.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Krawczyk can be found in the Teki Pawińskiego, a collection of historical documents from the Krakow region of Poland, dating back to the 15th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as Krawczik and Krawczyk, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation that were common in that era.

A notable early bearer of the name Krawczyk was Jan Krawczyk, a Polish painter who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. His works can be found in churches and monasteries throughout Poland, showcasing the artistic talent associated with this surname.

Another historical figure with the Krawczyk surname was Andrzej Krawczyk, a Polish-Lithuanian military officer who fought in the Polish-Muscovite War of 1654-1667. He is mentioned in contemporary accounts for his bravery and leadership during the conflict.

In the 19th century, Franciszek Krawczyk was a renowned Polish composer and pianist, known for his contributions to the development of Polish national music. He was born in 1826 and died in 1892.

Zofia Krawczyk was a Polish writer and translator who lived from 1898 to 1980. She is best known for her translations of works by Fyodor Dostoyevsky and other Russian authors into Polish.

The name Krawczyk has also been associated with various place names in Poland, such as Krawczyki, a village in the Lublin Voivodeship, and Krawczykówka, a village in the Subcarpathian Voivodeship. These place names likely originated from the presence of tailors or individuals with the Krawczyk surname in those areas.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Krawczyk surname: questions and answers

How common is the Krawczyk surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 934 in 2016. That gives Krawczyk a modern rank of #6,122.

What does the Krawczyk surname mean?

An occupational surname referring to a tailor or dressmaker, derived from the Polish word "krawiec" meaning "tailor."

What does the Krawczyk map show?

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