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UK surname

Krupinski

A surname derived from a Polish place name or topographic term relating to a small crag or rocky outcrop.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Nottingham, Burnley and Birmingham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Krupinski is 100 in 2012. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

100

2016, ranked #31,123

Peak year

2012

100 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 100 in 2016, ranked #31,123.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 10 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Krupinski surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Krupinski surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Krupinski 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
1911 historical 10 #32,609
1997 modern 26 #35,135
1998 modern 30 #34,833
1999 modern 35 #34,418
2000 modern 35 #34,420
2001 modern 34 #34,356
2002 modern 42 #33,951
2003 modern 38 #34,361
2004 modern 42 #34,222
2005 modern 48 #33,932
2006 modern 55 #33,688
2007 modern 57 #33,800
2008 modern 67 #33,135
2009 modern 78 #32,471
2010 modern 82 #32,492
2011 modern 85 #32,127
2012 modern 100 #30,258
2013 modern 93 #31,785
2014 modern 94 #31,909
2015 modern 94 #31,872
2016 modern 100 #31,123

Geography

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Where Krupinskis 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 Nottingham, Burnley and Birmingham. 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 Nottingham 015 Nottingham
2 Nottingham 029 Nottingham
3 Burnley 010 Burnley
4 Birmingham 120 Birmingham
5 Burnley 011 Burnley

Forenames

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First names often paired with Krupinski

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Krupinski

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

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Krupinski surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Krupinski 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 is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

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, Krupinski 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

Krupinski 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

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

Meaning and origin of Krupinski

The surname Krupinski originates from Poland, first appearing in historical records around the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "krupa," meaning "groats" or a type of crushed grain, suggesting the name may have been an occupational surname for someone who worked with or sold groats.

The name is believed to have originated in the region of Krupinski, a village located in the Lublin Voivodeship of eastern Poland. Early variations of the spelling include Krupinsky, Krupinsk, and Krupinski. In the 16th century, the name was documented in tax records and land registries in this area.

One of the earliest known records of the Krupinski name is found in the Metryka Koronna, a collection of historical documents from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, where a Jan Krupinski is mentioned in relation to a land dispute in 1589.

In the 17th century, a notable figure with this surname was Jakub Krupinski (1640-1719), a Polish priest and theologian who served as the rector of the Jagiellonian University in Krakow.

During the 18th century, the Krupinski name appeared in various military records, including Stanisław Krupinski (1725-1801), a Polish lieutenant who fought in the Bar Confederation against Russian influence in Poland.

In the 19th century, a prominent individual with this surname was Franciszek Krupinski (1830-1892), a Polish artist and painter known for his landscapes and historical scenes.

Another notable figure was Józef Krupinski (1877-1948), a Polish writer and poet who was a member of the Young Poland literary movement in the early 20th century.

Throughout its history, the Krupinski surname has maintained a strong presence in Poland, particularly in the eastern regions near the village of its origin. While it has also spread to other parts of the world through emigration, its roots can be traced back to the Polish lands and the occupational or geographical significance of its early origins.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Krupinski surname: questions and answers

How common is the Krupinski surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 100 in 2016. That gives Krupinski a modern rank of #31,123.

What does the Krupinski surname mean?

A surname derived from a Polish place name or topographic term relating to a small crag or rocky outcrop.

What does the Krupinski map show?

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