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UK surname

Mackiewicz

A Polish surname derived from Makiej, a diminutive form of the name Matthew.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include North Warwickshire, Hillside and Calton Hill and Haringey.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mackiewicz is 166 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

161

2016, ranked #22,606

Peak year

2015

166 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 161 in 2016, ranked #22,606.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Mackiewicz surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mackiewicz surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mackiewicz 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 48 #32,878
1998 modern 57 #32,226
1999 modern 52 #32,848
2000 modern 56 #32,514
2001 modern 50 #32,957
2002 modern 56 #32,753
2003 modern 61 #32,352
2004 modern 60 #32,684
2005 modern 75 #31,400
2006 modern 77 #31,510
2007 modern 88 #30,515
2008 modern 104 #28,341
2009 modern 119 #26,637
2010 modern 127 #26,176
2011 modern 125 #26,220
2012 modern 137 #24,731
2013 modern 155 #23,108
2014 modern 159 #22,930
2015 modern 166 #22,159
2016 modern 161 #22,606

Geography

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Where Mackiewicz' 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 North Warwickshire, Hillside and Calton Hill, Haringey and Barnet. 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 North Warwickshire 003 North Warwickshire
2 North Warwickshire 002 North Warwickshire
3 Hillside and Calton Hill City of Edinburgh
4 Haringey 030 Haringey
5 Barnet 004 Barnet

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mackiewicz

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mackiewicz

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

Mackiewicz 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Mackiewicz falls in decile 1 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 Mackiewicz 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 - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Mackiewicz

The surname Mackiewicz is of Polish origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Polish word "Maciek," a diminutive form of the name Maciej or Matthias. The suffix "-wicz" is a Slavic patronymic, indicating that the name originally referred to "the son of Maciek."

Mackiewicz was initially concentrated in the central and eastern regions of Poland, particularly in the areas around Warsaw and the historic regions of Mazovia and Lesser Poland. The name's earliest recorded instances can be found in municipal records and church registers dating back to the 15th and 16th centuries.

While the Mackiewicz surname does not appear in notable historical manuscripts like the Domesday Book, it has a long and storied history within Poland. Some of the earliest recorded individuals bearing this name include Jan Mackiewicz, a merchant from Krakow who lived in the late 15th century, and Wojciech Mackiewicz, a landowner from the village of Sandomierz, mentioned in records from the early 16th century.

One of the most prominent figures in Polish history with the Mackiewicz surname was Stanisław Mackiewicz (1896-1966), a renowned writer, journalist, and political commentator. He was an outspoken critic of both Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union, and his works, such as "The Unconquered" and "The Triumph of the Provocation," provide valuable insights into the turbulent events of the 20th century in Eastern Europe.

Other notable individuals with the Mackiewicz surname include Józef Mackiewicz (1835-1892), a Polish painter and illustrator known for his religious and historical works, and Tadeusz Mackiewicz (1906-1986), a Polish engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of radar technology.

Maciej Mackiewicz (1953-2018) was a respected Polish writer and journalist who covered various social and political issues in his works, including "The Exile" and "The Unfinished Revolution." Krzysztof Mackiewicz (born 1950) is a contemporary Polish writer and essayist, best known for his works exploring the complexities of modern Polish society and culture.

While the Mackiewicz surname has its roots firmly planted in Polish history and culture, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the central and eastern regions of medieval Poland, where it emerged as a patronymic surname derived from the diminutive form of the name Matthias.

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FAQ

Mackiewicz surname: questions and answers

How common is the Mackiewicz surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 161 in 2016. That gives Mackiewicz a modern rank of #22,606.

What does the Mackiewicz surname mean?

A Polish surname derived from Makiej, a diminutive form of the name Matthew.

What does the Mackiewicz map show?

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