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UK surname

Lubin

Derived from the Slavic element "lub," meaning "beloved" or "to love," or from a place name.

In the 1881 census there were 10 people recorded with the Lubin surname, ranking it #32,243 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 139, ranked #25,001, up from #32,243 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea and Epping Forest.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lubin is 141 in 2011. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1290.0%.

1881 census count

10

Ranked #32,243

Modern count

139

2016, ranked #25,001

Peak year

2011

141 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Lubin had 10 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #32,243 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 139 in 2016, ranked #25,001.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 36 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Lubin surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Lubin surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Lubin 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
1851 historical 6 #32,278
1861 historical 5 #33,418
1881 historical 10 #32,243
1891 historical 27 #32,115
1901 historical 18 #32,032
1911 historical 36 #29,370
1997 modern 106 #26,057
1998 modern 103 #27,141
1999 modern 103 #27,305
2000 modern 108 #26,549
2001 modern 105 #26,620
2002 modern 116 #25,632
2003 modern 112 #25,948
2004 modern 117 #25,448
2005 modern 120 #25,066
2006 modern 118 #25,556
2007 modern 123 #25,208
2008 modern 119 #26,067
2009 modern 126 #25,686
2010 modern 134 #25,263
2011 modern 141 #24,294
2012 modern 131 #25,439
2013 modern 133 #25,655
2014 modern 135 #25,581
2015 modern 136 #25,352
2016 modern 139 #25,001

Geography

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Where Lubins 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 Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, Epping Forest, Barnet and Harrow. 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 Westminster 018 Westminster
2 Kensington and Chelsea 012 Kensington and Chelsea
3 Epping Forest 012 Epping Forest
4 Barnet 028 Barnet
5 Harrow 005 Harrow

Forenames

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First names often paired with Lubin

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Lubin

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Lubin, 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 Lubin surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Lubin 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

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

Senior Professionals

Within London, Lubin is most associated with areas classed as Senior Professionals, part of Central Connected Professionals and Managers. 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 very central neighbourhoods house residents whose ages are more skewed towards older age cohorts than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Few households have young children. Rates of illness are low. Indian ethnicity is rare compared to the Supergroup mean. Property under occupation is more common, despite the centrality of neighbourhoods, and more residents live in communal establishments than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Lubin 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

Lubin falls in decile 9 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

9
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Lubin 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 Lubin, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Lubin

The surname Lubin originated in Poland, where it first emerged in the 12th century. It is derived from the Old Polish word "lubin," meaning "darling" or "beloved." The name likely referred to an affectionate nickname or a physical characteristic of the original bearer.

In its earliest recorded instances, the name appeared as "Lubinus" in Latin documents from medieval Poland. It was often associated with the town of Lublin, which was an important center of trade and culture in the region.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was Jakub Lubin, a Polish nobleman who lived in the late 15th century. He was a prominent figure in the court of King Casimir IV and played a role in the Polish-Teutonic Wars.

Another notable figure with the surname Lubin was Szymon Lubin, a 16th-century Polish scholar and author. He wrote extensively on topics such as philosophy, theology, and rhetoric, and his works were widely read throughout Europe.

During the Renaissance, the name Lubin gained popularity among the Polish intelligentsia and nobility. Jan Lubin, a renowned poet and dramatist, was born in 1565 and made significant contributions to the development of Polish literature.

In the 18th century, the name spread to other parts of Europe, including France and Germany. One of the most famous bearers of the name during this period was Jacques Lubin, a French painter and engraver who lived from 1701 to 1784.

The surname Lubin has also been associated with several Polish place names, such as the village of Lubinia, which was mentioned in documents dating back to the 14th century. The name may have originated as a reference to someone hailing from this or a similar location.

Other notable individuals with the surname Lubin include Jan Lubin, a 19th-century Polish composer and conductor, and Marian Lubin, a Polish-American inventor and engineer who lived from 1898 to 1979 and made significant contributions to the field of automotive engineering.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Lubin families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lubin 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. Gloucestershire leads with 10 Lubins recorded in 1881 and an index of 52.41x.

County Total Index
Gloucestershire 10 52.41x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bristol St James St Paul in Gloucestershire leads with 7 Lubins recorded in 1881 and an index of 1093.75x.

Place Total Index
Bristol St James St Paul 7 1093.75x
Bristol St Paul In 2 392.16x
Bristol St Peter 1 1428.57x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Caroline 2
Alice 1
Ellen 1
Jane 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 2
Edward 1
Nathaniel 1
Walter 1

FAQ

Lubin surname: questions and answers

How common was the Lubin surname in 1881?

In 1881, 10 people were recorded with the Lubin surname. That placed it at #32,243 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Lubin surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 139 in 2016. That gives Lubin a modern rank of #25,001.

What does the Lubin surname mean?

Derived from the Slavic element "lub," meaning "beloved" or "to love," or from a place name.

What does the Lubin map show?

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