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UK surname

Kulig

A Polish surname indicating a family surname of unknown derivation.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include South Holland, Fenland and Wakefield.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Kulig is 143 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

136

2016, ranked #25,377

Peak year

2014

143 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 136 in 2016, ranked #25,377.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Kulig surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Kulig surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Kulig 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 17 #36,181
1998 modern 17 #36,240
1999 modern 15 #36,476
2000 modern 12 #36,749
2001 modern 12 #36,612
2002 modern 13 #36,570
2003 modern 15 #36,415
2004 modern 18 #36,245
2005 modern 26 #35,674
2006 modern 42 #34,714
2007 modern 56 #33,875
2008 modern 68 #33,047
2009 modern 74 #32,835
2010 modern 92 #31,366
2011 modern 88 #31,801
2012 modern 125 #26,298
2013 modern 134 #25,525
2014 modern 143 #24,621
2015 modern 141 #24,723
2016 modern 136 #25,377

Geography

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Where Kuligs 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 South Holland, Fenland, Wakefield, Blackpool and Powys. 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 South Holland 003 South Holland
2 Fenland 002 Fenland
3 Wakefield 030 Wakefield
4 Blackpool 013 Blackpool
5 Powys 001 Powys

Forenames

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First names often paired with Kulig

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Kulig

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

Kulig is most concentrated in decile 9 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

Kulig 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 Kulig 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 - British

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

Meaning and origin of Kulig

The surname Kulig originated in Poland. It is derived from the Polish word "kulig", which refers to a traditional sleigh ride or winter festival celebrated in the 19th century. The name first appeared in records from the mid-1800s in the regions of Mazovia and Lesser Poland.

The earliest known bearer of the Kulig surname was Jan Kulig, born in 1832 in the village of Wola Duchacka near Cracow. He was a farmer and local organizer of kulig festivals in his community. Another early record is of Józef Kulig, born in 1845 in the town of Grodzisk Mazowiecki, who worked as a coachman and likely provided sleigh rides during the winter months.

In the late 19th century, the name Kulig can be found in various church and municipal records from central and southern Poland. Some examples include Franciszek Kulig (1867-1921) from Lublin, a carpenter by trade, and Marianna Kulig (1879-1952) from Częstochowa, a seamstress.

One notable bearer of the Kulig surname was Stanisław Kulig (1892-1965), a Polish military officer who served in World War I and later became a member of the Polish Underground State during World War II. He was awarded the Virtuti Militari, Poland's highest military decoration, for his bravery and resistance efforts against the Nazi occupation.

Another significant figure was Jadwiga Kulig (1915-2009), a Polish actress and theater director who had a prolific career spanning over six decades. She was honored with numerous awards, including the prestigious Gloria Artis Gold Medal for Merit to Culture.

In the early 20th century, some Kulig families emigrated from Poland to other parts of Europe and the United States, likely in search of better economic opportunities. However, the name remains most prevalent in its homeland, particularly in the central and southern regions of Poland.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Kulig surname: questions and answers

How common is the Kulig surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 136 in 2016. That gives Kulig a modern rank of #25,377.

What does the Kulig surname mean?

A Polish surname indicating a family surname of unknown derivation.

What does the Kulig map show?

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