NameCensus.

UK surname

Makowski

A Polish habitational surname derived from places named Maków or Makowo, meaning "poppy" or "place of poppies."

In the 1881 census there were 3 people recorded with the Makowski surname, ranking it #33,498 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 282, ranked #15,406, up from #33,498 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Barnet, Welwyn Hatfield and Thanet.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Makowski is 291 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 9300.0%.

1881 census count

3

Ranked #33,498

Modern count

282

2016, ranked #15,406

Peak year

2014

291 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Makowski had 3 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,498 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 282 in 2016, ranked #15,406.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 6 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Makowski surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Makowski surname density by area, 2016 modern.

Loading map
Lower densityMedium densityHigh density

Timeline

Back to top

Makowski 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 2 #33,133
1861 historical 3 #33,861
1881 historical 3 #33,498
1891 historical 6 #33,800
1901 historical 3 #34,063
1911 historical 3 #33,789
1997 modern 89 #28,490
1998 modern 103 #27,141
1999 modern 105 #27,035
2000 modern 106 #26,848
2001 modern 101 #27,252
2002 modern 102 #27,596
2003 modern 109 #26,361
2004 modern 110 #26,451
2005 modern 125 #24,398
2006 modern 156 #21,399
2007 modern 173 #20,243
2008 modern 188 #19,387
2009 modern 207 #18,600
2010 modern 249 #16,837
2011 modern 231 #17,530
2012 modern 241 #16,925
2013 modern 272 #15,836
2014 modern 291 #15,168
2015 modern 287 #15,235
2016 modern 282 #15,406

Geography

Back to top

Where Makowskis 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 Barnet, Welwyn Hatfield, Thanet, Pendle and Northumberland. 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 Barnet 006 Barnet
2 Welwyn Hatfield 015 Welwyn Hatfield
3 Thanet 016 Thanet
4 Pendle 001 Pendle
5 Northumberland 006 Northumberland

Forenames

Back to top

First names often paired with Makowski

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

Modern profile

Back to top

Neighbourhood profile for Makowski

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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Makowski 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.

Read profile summary

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

Makowski 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

Makowski 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.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Makowski 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.

6
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Makowski

The surname Makowski is of Polish origin, derived from the regional area of Maków in central Poland. Its roots can be traced back to the early Middle Ages, possibly as far as the 11th century. The name is believed to have originated from the Old Polish word "mak," meaning poppy, suggesting a connection to an area known for poppy cultivation or a person involved in the poppy trade.

In the late 13th century, records show variations of the name, such as "de Makow" and "Makovius," appearing in historical documents from the region. One notable early mention is found in the Teutonic Knights' records from the 13th century, where a knight named Jakub Makowski is documented as fighting against the pagan Prussians.

The earliest recorded individual with the surname Makowski was Jan Makowski, a wealthy merchant and landowner from the town of Maków, who lived in the late 15th century. Another prominent figure was Marcin Makowski, a Polish mathematician and astronomer born in 1588, who made significant contributions to the development of trigonometry and wrote influential works on the subject.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Makowski became more widely dispersed across Poland, with families bearing the surname settling in various regions, including the areas around Kraków, Poznań, and Warsaw. A notable figure from this period was Stanisław Makowski (1590-1632), a renowned Polish writer and poet who authored several highly acclaimed works.

In the 19th century, Józef Makowski (1815-1892) was a prominent Polish painter and art educator who played a significant role in establishing the Kraków School of Art. He is celebrated for his historical and genre paintings, which depicted scenes from Polish history and everyday life.

Another influential individual with the Makowski surname was Julian Makowski (1865-1939), a Polish lawyer and politician who served as the Minister of Justice in the Second Polish Republic during the interwar period. He was a key figure in shaping the legal system and judiciary of the newly independent Poland after World War I.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals with the surname Makowski throughout history, reflecting the name's deep roots in Polish culture and its widespread presence across various fields and regions.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

Back to top

Makowski families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Makowski 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 3 Makowskis recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.27x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 3 10.27x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Hillingdon in Middlesex leads with 3 Makowskis recorded in 1881 and an index of 3333.33x.

Place Total Index
Hillingdon 3 3333.33x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Harriet 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Romaold 1
Theophilus 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Makowski households.

FAQ

Makowski surname: questions and answers

How common was the Makowski surname in 1881?

In 1881, 3 people were recorded with the Makowski surname. That placed it at #33,498 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Makowski surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 282 in 2016. That gives Makowski a modern rank of #15,406.

What does the Makowski surname mean?

A Polish habitational surname derived from places named Maków or Makowo, meaning "poppy" or "place of poppies."

What does the Makowski map show?

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