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UK surname

Milewski

A Polish toponymic surname derived from a place name meaning "pertaining to Milewo," a village in east-central Poland.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Rotherham, Pembrokeshire and Barnsley.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Milewski is 186 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

186

2016, ranked #20,575

Peak year

2016

186 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 186 in 2016, ranked #20,575.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Milewski surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Milewski surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Milewski 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 32 #34,472
1998 modern 35 #34,344
1999 modern 41 #33,866
2000 modern 42 #33,791
2001 modern 41 #33,753
2002 modern 41 #34,032
2003 modern 41 #34,113
2004 modern 46 #33,883
2005 modern 59 #33,008
2006 modern 80 #31,149
2007 modern 101 #28,505
2008 modern 112 #27,061
2009 modern 118 #26,766
2010 modern 129 #25,900
2011 modern 131 #25,430
2012 modern 156 #22,645
2013 modern 166 #22,075
2014 modern 174 #21,561
2015 modern 177 #21,220
2016 modern 186 #20,575

Geography

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Where Milewskis 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 Rotherham, Pembrokeshire, Barnsley and Coventry. 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 Rotherham 001 Rotherham
2 Pembrokeshire 004 Pembrokeshire
3 Rotherham 002 Rotherham
4 Barnsley 014 Barnsley
5 Coventry 040 Coventry

Forenames

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First names often paired with Milewski

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Milewski

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

Milewski 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

Milewski falls in decile 2 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 Milewski 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Milewski

The surname Milewski is of Polish origin, derived from the personal name Milosz or Miłosz. This name has its roots in the Slavic words "milu" meaning "dear" or "beloved," and "gost" meaning "guest" or "stranger." The name Milewski first appeared in written records in the 12th century, during the reign of the Piast dynasty in Poland.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Milewski can be found in the 14th century Tarnów Land Records, which documented landowners and noblemen in the region of Tarnów, Lesser Poland. In these records, a nobleman named Jan Milewski was listed as owning a sizable estate in the village of Szarwark.

The name Milewski was also present in the Prussian Partition of Poland in the late 18th century. During this period, many Polish families with the surname Milewski were forced to relocate to other regions of Europe, including Germany and Russia.

In the 19th century, the name Milewski gained prominence with several notable individuals. Aleksander Milewski (1817-1884) was a Polish writer, poet, and translator who is best known for his translations of works by Shakespeare and Goethe. Józef Milewski (1846-1920) was a Polish nobleman and politician who served as a member of the Prussian Parliament.

Another significant figure with the surname Milewski was Tadeusz Milewski (1906-1966), a Polish linguist and scholar of Slavic languages. His contributions to the study of comparative Slavic linguistics and Indo-European languages were widely recognized in academic circles.

Other notable individuals with the surname Milewski include Stanisław Milewski (1892-1972), a Polish military officer and World War II veteran who received the Virtuti Militari, Poland's highest military decoration for valor. Andrzej Milewski (1927-2006) was a respected Polish actor and director, known for his work in theater and film.

Throughout its history, the surname Milewski has been associated with various locations and place names in Poland, such as the village of Milew in the Mazovian region, and the town of Miłkowice in Lower Silesia.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Milewski surname: questions and answers

How common is the Milewski surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 186 in 2016. That gives Milewski a modern rank of #20,575.

What does the Milewski surname mean?

A Polish toponymic surname derived from a place name meaning "pertaining to Milewo," a village in east-central Poland.

What does the Milewski map show?

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