UK surname

Pakula

A Polish surname derived from a diminutive of the name Paweł (Paul).

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include East Devon, Boston and Aberuthven and Almondbank.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Pakula is 117 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

117

2016, ranked #28,033

Peak year

2016

117 bearers

Map years

2016 to 2016

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 117 in 2016, ranked #28,033.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Map

Pakula surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Pakula surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

Pakula 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	24	#35,376
1998	modern	24	#35,488
1999	modern	23	#35,612
2000	modern	24	#35,498
2001	modern	23	#35,451
2002	modern	25	#35,428
2003	modern	24	#35,552
2004	modern	26	#35,519
2005	modern	28	#35,510
2006	modern	37	#35,074
2007	modern	57	#33,800
2008	modern	69	#32,962
2009	modern	68	#33,341
2010	modern	77	#32,927
2011	modern	78	#32,819
2012	modern	95	#31,107
2013	modern	97	#31,239
2014	modern	98	#31,370
2015	modern	110	#29,157
2016	modern	117	#28,033

Geography

Where Pakulas 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 East Devon, Boston, Aberuthven and Almondbank, Sunderland and Mansfield. 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	East Devon 010	East Devon
2	Boston 002	Boston
3	Aberuthven and Almondbank	Perth and Kinross
4	Sunderland 022	Sunderland
5	Mansfield 008	Mansfield

Forenames

First names often paired with Pakula

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Agata Magdalena Justyna Iwona Malgorzata Marta Margaret Rosalind Tracey Aleksandra

Recent male names

Jacek Damian Stefan Klaudiusz Marcin Tomasz Lukasz Grzegorz Tadeusz Maciej

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Pakula

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Pakula, 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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Pakula surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Pakula household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Pakula is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

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

Pakula 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

Pakula 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 Pakula 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.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate: White - Other

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

Origin

Meaning and origin of Pakula

The surname PAKULA is of Polish origin, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Slavic word "pakul," which referred to a type of headgear or skullcap worn by men. The name likely originated as a descriptive surname, given to individuals who wore this particular style of hat or were involved in its production.

One of the earliest known references to the PAKULA surname can be found in the historical records of the town of Krakow, Poland. In the 1560s, a man named Jan PAKULA was listed as a resident of the city, working as a tailor. This provides evidence that the name was already in use during that time period.

In the 17th century, the PAKULA surname appeared in various parish records and official documents throughout central and eastern Poland. Notable individuals from this era include Marcin PAKULA, a landowner and farmer who lived in the village of Wola Pękosławska in the mid-1600s.

As the centuries progressed, members of the PAKULA family migrated to other regions of Europe and eventually to other parts of the world. In the late 19th century, Józef PAKULA (1839-1915) was a renowned Polish painter and art teacher, known for his landscapes and portraits of rural life.

Another notable figure was Antoni PAKULA (1881-1944), a Polish military officer who fought in World War I and later became a member of the Polish resistance movement during World War II. He was executed by the German occupying forces in 1944.

In the 20th century, the PAKULA surname gained international recognition through the American film director, writer, and producer Alan J. PAKULA (1928-1998). He was known for directing critically acclaimed films such as "Klute," "The Parallax View," and "All the President's Men."

While the PAKULA surname originated in Poland, it has since spread to various parts of the world, with families of Polish descent carrying on the name and its rich cultural heritage.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Pakula surname: questions and answers

How common is the Pakula surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 117 in 2016. That gives Pakula a modern rank of #28,033.

What does the Pakula surname mean?

A Polish surname derived from a diminutive of the name Paweł (Paul).

What does the Pakula map show?

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