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UK surname

Lipski

A Polish surname derived from the word "lipa" meaning linden tree.

In the 1881 census there were 7 people recorded with the Lipski surname, ranking it #32,765 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 127, ranked #26,566, up from #32,765 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Gwynedd, Stoke-on-Trent and Swindon.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lipski is 127 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1714.3%.

1881 census count

7

Ranked #32,765

Modern count

127

2016, ranked #26,566

Peak year

2016

127 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Lipski had 7 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,765 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 127 in 2016, ranked #26,566.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 16 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Lipski surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Lipski surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Lipski 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
1881 historical 7 #32,765
1891 historical 6 #33,800
1901 historical 8 #33,289
1911 historical 16 #31,804
1997 modern 56 #32,004
1998 modern 65 #31,477
1999 modern 66 #31,509
2000 modern 66 #31,553
2001 modern 63 #31,693
2002 modern 69 #31,527
2003 modern 69 #31,587
2004 modern 72 #31,488
2005 modern 77 #31,156
2006 modern 84 #30,665
2007 modern 89 #30,383
2008 modern 102 #28,664
2009 modern 101 #29,445
2010 modern 104 #29,618
2011 modern 97 #30,552
2012 modern 113 #28,016
2013 modern 113 #28,502
2014 modern 124 #27,049
2015 modern 125 #26,808
2016 modern 127 #26,566

Geography

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Where Lipskis 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 Gwynedd, Stoke-on-Trent, Swindon and Wandsworth. 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 Gwynedd 008 Gwynedd
2 Stoke-on-Trent 030 Stoke-on-Trent
3 Swindon 013 Swindon
4 Wandsworth 006 Wandsworth
5 Wandsworth 022 Wandsworth

Forenames

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First names often paired with Lipski

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Lipski

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

Lipski 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

Lipski 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 Lipski is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 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 Lipski, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Lipski

The surname Lipski is of Polish origin, derived from the Polish word "lipa," which means a linden tree. It is believed to have originated in the 15th or 16th century as a descriptive name for someone who lived near a linden tree or a grove of linden trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lipski can be found in the "Akta Grodzkie i Ziemskie" (Records of the Courts and Land), a collection of judicial records from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, dating back to the 16th century. These records mention several individuals with the surname Lipski, indicating that the name was already in use during that time period.

In the 17th century, the Lipski family gained prominence in Poland, with several members holding important positions in the Polish nobility. One notable figure was Jan Lipski (1589-1641), a Polish nobleman, diplomat, and military leader who served as a voivode (provincial governor) and participated in several military campaigns against Sweden and Russia.

Another well-known bearer of the Lipski name was Andrzej Lipski (1572-1631), a Polish Catholic priest and theologian who served as the Bishop of Lutsk and the Archbishop of Gniezno. He played a significant role in the Counter-Reformation in Poland and was a prominent figure in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

In the 18th century, the Lipski family continued to hold influential positions in Poland. One notable member was Józef Lipski (1766-1828), a Polish nobleman and politician who served as a member of the Polish Sejm (parliament) and was involved in the Kościuszko Uprising against Russian rule.

The name Lipski has also been associated with several place names in Poland, such as Lipsk (a town in the Masovian Voivodeship), Lipsko (a town in the Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship), and Lipska (a village in the Lublin Voivodeship). These place names may have influenced the formation of the surname or vice versa, as it was common for people to take their surnames from the places they lived or originated from.

Throughout history, there have been numerous other individuals with the surname Lipski who have made notable contributions in various fields, such as literature, art, and science. However, the examples provided above represent some of the most significant and earliest recorded instances of the name, highlighting its Polish roots and historical significance.

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1881 census detail

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Lipski families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lipski surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 7 Lipskis recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.28x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 7 10.28x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Spitalfields London in Middlesex leads with 7 Lipskis recorded in 1881 and an index of 1372.55x.

Place Total Index
Spitalfields London 7 1372.55x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Lipski surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Anne 1
Deborah 1
Fanny 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Lipski surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Isaac 1
Lewis 1
Moses 1
Ruben 1

FAQ

Lipski surname: questions and answers

How common was the Lipski surname in 1881?

In 1881, 7 people were recorded with the Lipski surname. That placed it at #32,765 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Lipski surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 127 in 2016. That gives Lipski a modern rank of #26,566.

What does the Lipski surname mean?

A Polish surname derived from the word "lipa" meaning linden tree.

What does the Lipski map show?

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