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UK surname

Nawrocki

A Polish toponymic surname derived from the place name Nawra, referring to someone from that locality.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Langholm and Eskdale, Bristol and Nottingham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Nawrocki is 234 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

234

2016, ranked #17,572

Peak year

2016

234 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 234 in 2016, ranked #17,572.
  • 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.

Nawrocki surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Nawrocki surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Nawrocki 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
1861 historical 4 #33,628
1891 historical 6 #33,800
1901 historical 5 #33,728
1911 historical 3 #33,789
1997 modern 64 #31,233
1998 modern 73 #30,681
1999 modern 76 #30,546
2000 modern 78 #30,361
2001 modern 75 #30,481
2002 modern 75 #30,950
2003 modern 79 #30,549
2004 modern 89 #29,623
2005 modern 97 #28,485
2006 modern 111 #26,565
2007 modern 132 #24,166
2008 modern 141 #23,383
2009 modern 156 #22,351
2010 modern 160 #22,487
2011 modern 168 #21,563
2012 modern 190 #19,864
2013 modern 202 #19,389
2014 modern 220 #18,471
2015 modern 221 #18,289
2016 modern 234 #17,572

Geography

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Where Nawrockis 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 Langholm and Eskdale, Bristol, Nottingham, York and Croydon. 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 Langholm and Eskdale Dumfries and Galloway
2 Bristol 002 Bristol, City of
3 Nottingham 026 Nottingham
4 York 011 York
5 Croydon 023 Croydon

Forenames

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First names often paired with Nawrocki

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Nawrocki

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

Nawrocki 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

Nawrocki 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 Nawrocki 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Nawrocki

The surname Nawrocki originated in Poland, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Polish word "nawrocić," meaning "to return" or "to convert," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who had converted to Christianity or returned to their place of origin.

The name is believed to have originated in the region of Greater Poland, particularly in the areas around the cities of Poznań and Gniezno, which were important centers of early Polish statehood and Christianity. The earliest known record of the name appears in a manuscript from the Gniezno Cathedral archives, dated 1478, which mentions a certain "Jan Nawrocki" as a landowner in the nearby village of Czerniejewo.

Another notable early reference to the name can be found in the "Księga Bracka" (Brotherhood Book) of the Kraków Shoemakers' Guild, which lists a "Mikołaj Nawrocki" as a member in 1521. This suggests that the name had spread to other parts of Poland by the early 16th century.

One of the earliest documented Nawrockis was Stanisław Nawrocki (c. 1550-1622), a Polish nobleman and military commander who served as a starost (governor) of several towns in the Ruthenian Voivodeship (modern-day Ukraine). His descendants continued to play prominent roles in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth over the following centuries.

Another notable figure with the surname Nawrocki was Franciszek Nawrocki (1783-1853), a Polish writer and translator who was active during the Romantic period. He is best known for his translations of works by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich Schiller into Polish.

In the 20th century, one of the most prominent individuals with the surname Nawrocki was Marian Nawrocki (1919-2006), a Polish footballer who played as a defender for several clubs, including Cracovia and Górnik Zabrze. He also represented the Polish national team and was a member of the squad that won the gold medal at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.

Other notable individuals with the surname Nawrocki include Jerzy Nawrocki (1930-2017), a Polish actor and director known for his work in both theater and film, and Krzysztof Nawrocki (born 1963), a Polish politician and member of the Sejm (lower house of the Polish parliament) since 2005.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Nawrocki surname: questions and answers

How common is the Nawrocki surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 234 in 2016. That gives Nawrocki a modern rank of #17,572.

What does the Nawrocki surname mean?

A Polish toponymic surname derived from the place name Nawra, referring to someone from that locality.

What does the Nawrocki map show?

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