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UK surname

Marcinkowski

An occupational surname derived from Polish "Marcinko", meaning son of Martin.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Tendring, Hyndburn and Bradford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Marcinkowski is 130 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

123

2016, ranked #27,115

Peak year

2014

130 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 123 in 2016, ranked #27,115.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Marcinkowski surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Marcinkowski surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Marcinkowski 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 25 #35,261
1998 modern 26 #35,254
1999 modern 26 #35,320
2000 modern 30 #34,885
2001 modern 30 #34,753
2002 modern 30 #34,950
2003 modern 32 #34,862
2004 modern 39 #34,477
2005 modern 48 #33,932
2006 modern 64 #32,839
2007 modern 70 #32,580
2008 modern 77 #32,181
2009 modern 80 #32,277
2010 modern 95 #31,000
2011 modern 89 #31,659
2012 modern 117 #27,394
2013 modern 123 #26,974
2014 modern 130 #26,216
2015 modern 124 #26,944
2016 modern 123 #27,115

Geography

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Where Marcinkowskis 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 Tendring, Hyndburn, Bradford, Rhins South and Sedgemoor. 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 Tendring 004 Tendring
2 Hyndburn 004 Hyndburn
3 Bradford 058 Bradford
4 Rhins South Dumfries and Galloway
5 Sedgemoor 008 Sedgemoor

Forenames

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First names often paired with Marcinkowski

These lists show first names that appear often with the Marcinkowski 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 Marcinkowski

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

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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, Marcinkowski 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

Marcinkowski is most concentrated in decile 9 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.

9
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Marcinkowski 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 Marcinkowski is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 25-30 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 Marcinkowski, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Marcinkowski

The surname Marcinkowski is of Polish origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is a patronymic surname, derived from the personal name Marcin, which is the Polish form of the name Martin. This name can be further traced back to the ancient Roman family name Martius, meaning "of Mars" or "devoted to Mars," the Roman god of war.

Marcinkowski was initially prevalent in the regions of Greater Poland and Silesia, where it first emerged as a distinct surname. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in medieval documents and records from these areas, with variations in spelling such as Marcinkowsky, Marcinkowicz, and Marcinkowitch.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname was Jan Marcinkowski, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Poznan in the late 15th century. Another notable figure was Andrzej Marcinkowski, a Catholic priest and theologian born in 1537 in Krakow, who authored several religious texts and served as a professor at the Jagiellonian University.

In the 17th century, the name Marcinkowski appeared in various records and manuscripts from the region, including the Ksiega Metrykalna, a collection of vital records maintained by the Catholic Church. One such entry from 1652 mentions a Marcin Marcinkowski, a farmer from the village of Komorniki near Poznan.

The 19th century saw the rise of several distinguished individuals bearing the Marcinkowski surname. Karol Marcinkowski (1800-1846) was a prominent Polish patriot, physician, and social activist who played a significant role in the November Uprising against Russian rule. Another notable figure was Ignacy Marcinkowski (1808-1887), a Polish writer, teacher, and activist who advocated for the preservation of Polish culture and language under Prussian rule.

In the realm of literature, Józef Marcinkowski (1868-1944) was a renowned Polish poet and translator, known for his works that celebrated the beauty of the Polish countryside and the struggles of the peasantry. His contemporary, Stanisław Marcinkowski (1878-1942), was a respected historian and archivist who made significant contributions to the study of Polish history and culture.

While the surname Marcinkowski is predominantly found in Poland and among Polish diaspora communities worldwide, it has also been adopted by individuals of other nationalities over time, reflecting the rich cultural diversity and intermingling of populations throughout history.

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FAQ

Marcinkowski surname: questions and answers

How common is the Marcinkowski surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 123 in 2016. That gives Marcinkowski a modern rank of #27,115.

What does the Marcinkowski surname mean?

An occupational surname derived from Polish "Marcinko", meaning son of Martin.

What does the Marcinkowski map show?

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