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UK surname

Mazur

A Polish occupational surname referring to someone who lived or worked near a maziary, a place where mazium was produced.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Peterborough, Suffolk Coastal and Southampton.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Mazur is 1,150 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

1,150

2016, ranked #5,134

Peak year

2016

1,150 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 1,150 in 2016, ranked #5,134.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 12 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Mazur surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Mazur surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Mazur 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
1901 historical 12 #32,772
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 211 #17,048
1998 modern 215 #17,306
1999 modern 224 #16,984
2000 modern 227 #16,792
2001 modern 215 #17,159
2002 modern 214 #17,545
2003 modern 217 #17,176
2004 modern 261 #15,274
2005 modern 321 #13,195
2006 modern 465 #9,988
2007 modern 595 #8,407
2008 modern 652 #7,902
2009 modern 676 #7,848
2010 modern 779 #7,175
2011 modern 819 #6,809
2012 modern 996 #5,756
2013 modern 1,056 #5,567
2014 modern 1,105 #5,375
2015 modern 1,120 #5,270
2016 modern 1,150 #5,134

Geography

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Where Mazurs 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 Peterborough, Suffolk Coastal, Southampton and Warrington. 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 Peterborough 021 Peterborough
2 Suffolk Coastal 015 Suffolk Coastal
3 Peterborough 014 Peterborough
4 Southampton 029 Southampton
5 Warrington 020 Warrington

Forenames

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First names often paired with Mazur

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Mazur

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

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Mazur is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, part of Suburban Asian Communities. 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 residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Mazur 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

Mazur 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 Mazur is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 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 Mazur, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Mazur

The surname Mazur originated in Poland, likely emerging as early as the 12th century. It is derived from the Polish word "mazur," which referred to a person from the historical region of Mazovia (Mazowsze in Polish). Mazovia was a territory located in central-eastern Poland, with its capital in the city of Warsaw.

Mazur was initially a descriptive surname, identifying individuals who hailed from the Mazovian region. Over time, it became an inherited family name passed down through generations. Early variants of the spelling included Mazurski and Mazurek, which were later simplified to the more common form, Mazur.

Historical records mention the name Mazur as early as the 14th century. For instance, a document from the city of Krakow in 1390 refers to a man named Jan Mazur, who was a merchant and landowner. In the 15th century, the name appeared in the Metrica Regni Poloniae, a collection of records from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Mazur was Stanisław Mazur (1505-1581), a Polish nobleman and military commander. He served as a voivode (governor) of the Lublin region and played a significant role in defending the country against invaders during the Livonian War.

Another prominent figure was Franciszek Mazur (1772-1848), a Polish painter and engraver known for his intricate landscapes and cityscapes. He studied and worked in Warsaw, and his works can be found in several Polish museums and private collections.

In the 19th century, Karol Mazur (1827-1891) was a Polish engineer and inventor. He is credited with developing a system for transmitting sound over electrical wires, which laid the groundwork for the modern telephone.

The name Mazur has also been associated with various place names in Poland, such as the villages of Mazury and Mazurki, which further reinforced its connection to the Mazovian region.

Over the centuries, the Mazur surname has been carried by numerous individuals from diverse backgrounds, including artists, scholars, military personnel, and more. Some other notable bearers of this name include Józef Mazur (1902-1983), a Polish architect and urban planner, and Jan Mazur (born 1920), a Polish World War II resistance fighter and political activist.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Mazur surname: questions and answers

How common is the Mazur surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 1,150 in 2016. That gives Mazur a modern rank of #5,134.

What does the Mazur surname mean?

A Polish occupational surname referring to someone who lived or worked near a maziary, a place where mazium was produced.

What does the Mazur map show?

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