NameCensus.

UK surname

Lewandowski

A Polish toponymic surname derived from places named Lewandów or Lewandowo, meaning "Lewand's place."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Gateshead, North Warwickshire and Denbighshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lewandowski is 934 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

925

2016, ranked #6,172

Peak year

2014

934 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 925 in 2016, ranked #6,172.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 4 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Lewandowski surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Lewandowski surname density by area, 2016 modern.

Loading map
Lower densityMedium densityHigh density

Timeline

Back to top

Lewandowski 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 4 #33,595
1997 modern 295 #13,680
1998 modern 315 #13,452
1999 modern 314 #13,556
2000 modern 294 #14,105
2001 modern 296 #13,842
2002 modern 296 #14,110
2003 modern 307 #13,614
2004 modern 325 #13,161
2005 modern 370 #11,875
2006 modern 458 #10,109
2007 modern 546 #8,953
2008 modern 634 #8,060
2009 modern 685 #7,771
2010 modern 729 #7,541
2011 modern 731 #7,459
2012 modern 844 #6,565
2013 modern 894 #6,375
2014 modern 934 #6,213
2015 modern 914 #6,258
2016 modern 925 #6,172

Geography

Back to top

Where Lewandowskis 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 Gateshead, North Warwickshire, Denbighshire, North Norfolk and South Lakeland. 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 Gateshead 021 Gateshead
2 North Warwickshire 002 North Warwickshire
3 Denbighshire 015 Denbighshire
4 North Norfolk 003 North Norfolk
5 South Lakeland 003 South Lakeland

Forenames

Back to top

First names often paired with Lewandowski

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

Modern profile

Back to top

Neighbourhood profile for Lewandowski

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Lewandowski, 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 Lewandowski surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Lewandowski household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

Read profile summary

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, Lewandowski 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.

Read profile summary

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

Lewandowski 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

Lewandowski falls in decile 2 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.

2
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Lewandowski 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.

8
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Lewandowski

The surname Lewandowski is of Polish origin, deriving from the Polish word "lew" meaning "lion" and the suffix "-owski" indicating belonging or relation. This suggests the name likely originated as a descriptive nickname or a topographic name referring to someone who lived near a distinctive geographical feature associated with a lion.

The name can be traced back to the 14th century in Poland, with early records showing variations such as Lewandowsky, Lewandowicz, and Lewandowski. It is believed to have originated in the region of Greater Poland or Wielkopolska, an area historically known for its large forests and wildlife.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the 1398 records of the city of Kraków, where a certain Marcin Lewandowski is mentioned as a landowner. Another early reference is in the 1428 records of the city of Poznań, where a Maciej Lewandowski is listed as a merchant.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in the records of the Polish nobility, with a Mikołaj Lewandowski being granted a coat of arms in 1528. This suggests that some branches of the Lewandowski family had achieved notable status by that time.

Several notable individuals have borne the Lewandowski surname throughout history. These include:

1. Jan Lewandowski (c. 1530-1600), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Livonian War. 2. Ignacy Lewandowski (1756-1825), a Polish painter and engraver known for his religious works. 3. Józef Lewandowski (1793-1871), a Polish mathematician and educator who made contributions to the field of geometry. 4. Stanisław Lewandowski (1904-1981), a Polish footballer who played as a striker for several Polish clubs in the 1920s and 1930s. 5. Robert Lewandowski (born 1988), a Polish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Bayern Munich and the Polish national team, widely regarded as one of the best strikers in the world.

While the name Lewandowski has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and has become associated with various communities of Polish diaspora.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Lewandowski surname: questions and answers

How common is the Lewandowski surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 925 in 2016. That gives Lewandowski a modern rank of #6,172.

What does the Lewandowski surname mean?

A Polish toponymic surname derived from places named Lewandów or Lewandowo, meaning "Lewand's place."

What does the Lewandowski map show?

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