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UK surname

Kubik

A surname of Slavic origin, referring to a person who made wooden tubs or other containers.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Huntingdonshire, Bournemouth and Ealing.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Kubik is 164 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

164

2016, ranked #22,314

Peak year

2016

164 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 164 in 2016, ranked #22,314.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 9 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Kubik surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Kubik surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Kubik 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 1 #34,674
1911 historical 9 #32,754
1997 modern 43 #33,361
1998 modern 42 #33,651
1999 modern 41 #33,866
2000 modern 44 #33,602
2001 modern 45 #33,401
2002 modern 44 #33,790
2003 modern 46 #33,710
2004 modern 49 #33,647
2005 modern 62 #32,708
2006 modern 80 #31,149
2007 modern 95 #29,493
2008 modern 109 #27,533
2009 modern 129 #25,314
2010 modern 143 #24,247
2011 modern 136 #24,819
2012 modern 143 #24,019
2013 modern 156 #23,004
2014 modern 156 #23,231
2015 modern 159 #22,796
2016 modern 164 #22,314

Geography

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Where Kubiks 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 Huntingdonshire, Bournemouth, Ealing, Waverley and East Staffordshire. 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 Huntingdonshire 004 Huntingdonshire
2 Bournemouth 021 Bournemouth
3 Ealing 031 Ealing
4 Waverley 005 Waverley
5 East Staffordshire 009 East Staffordshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Kubik

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Kubik

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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Kubik surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Kubik 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 includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Kubik 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

Kubik 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

Kubik falls in decile 6 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.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Kubik 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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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Kubik, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Kubik

The surname Kubik is of Polish origin, tracing its roots back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Polish word "kubek," which means "cup" or "mug." The name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone who worked as a cup maker or seller.

In the early days, the surname was often spelled as "Kubiki" or "Kubicky." One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the archives of the city of Krakow, where a certain Jan Kubik was mentioned in a document dated 1372.

The Kubik surname was particularly prevalent in the regions of Silesia and Lesser Poland, where many families with this name lived and worked as artisans or tradespeople. Some of the notable historical figures bearing this surname include:

1. Andrzej Kubik (1512-1575), a Polish theologian and reformer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation in Poland.

2. Jan Kubik (1680-1748), a Polish painter known for his religious works, which can be found in churches across the country.

3. Michał Kubik (1784-1857), a Polish military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and later served in the Polish Army during the November Uprising of 1830-1831.

4. Franciszek Kubik (1888-1971), a Polish architect who designed several notable buildings in the city of Krakow, including the famous Juliusz Słowacki Theatre.

5. Jadwiga Kubik (1912-1994), a Polish resistance fighter during World War II, who was involved in underground activities against the German occupation.

While the Kubik surname has its origins in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, the earliest records and historical references to this name can be traced back to the medieval period in the Polish lands.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Kubik surname: questions and answers

How common is the Kubik surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 164 in 2016. That gives Kubik a modern rank of #22,314.

What does the Kubik surname mean?

A surname of Slavic origin, referring to a person who made wooden tubs or other containers.

What does the Kubik map show?

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