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UK surname

Panek

A Polish occupational surname derived from the word "pan," meaning "lord" or "master."

In the 1881 census there were 5 people recorded with the Panek surname, ranking it #33,110 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 203, ranked #19,396, up from #33,110 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Staffordshire Moorlands, Melton and Bedford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Panek is 203 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 3960.0%.

1881 census count

5

Ranked #33,110

Modern count

203

2016, ranked #19,396

Peak year

2016

203 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Panek had 5 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,110 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 203 in 2016, ranked #19,396.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 5 in 1881.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Panek surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Panek surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Panek 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
1881 historical 5 #33,110
1891 historical 2 #34,436
1997 modern 28 #34,904
1998 modern 29 #34,948
1999 modern 30 #34,939
2000 modern 29 #34,976
2001 modern 28 #34,936
2002 modern 31 #34,866
2003 modern 33 #34,773
2004 modern 37 #34,640
2005 modern 45 #34,160
2006 modern 69 #32,343
2007 modern 85 #30,954
2008 modern 95 #29,822
2009 modern 108 #28,311
2010 modern 122 #26,876
2011 modern 135 #24,922
2012 modern 173 #21,135
2013 modern 184 #20,643
2014 modern 191 #20,302
2015 modern 195 #19,909
2016 modern 203 #19,396

Geography

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Where Paneks 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 Staffordshire Moorlands, Melton, Bedford, Tameside and Southampton. 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 Staffordshire Moorlands 001 Staffordshire Moorlands
2 Melton 004 Melton
3 Bedford 013 Bedford
4 Tameside 014 Tameside
5 Southampton 017 Southampton

Forenames

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First names often paired with Panek

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Panek

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

Panek 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

Panek 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.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Panek is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 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 Panek, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Panek

The surname Panek is of Polish origin and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Polish word "pan," which means "lord" or "master." This suggests that the name was originally given to someone who held a position of authority or was considered a respected member of the community.

The Panek name was primarily concentrated in the regions of Mazovia, Greater Poland, and Silesia, which were part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth at the time. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical documents from these areas, such as parish records and land registries.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Panek was Jan Panek, a Polish nobleman and landowner who lived in the late 15th century. He was mentioned in several legal documents from the town of Płock, where he owned substantial property.

In the 16th century, the Panek name appeared in the Metryka Koronna, an important collection of official documents from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. One notable entry is Marcin Panek, a prominent merchant and burgher from the city of Kraków, who was born around 1520.

Another famous bearer of the Panek surname was Stanisław Panek, a Polish theologian and philosopher who lived from 1510 to 1589. He was a professor at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków and was known for his contributions to the field of logic and moral philosophy.

During the 17th century, the Panek name was found in various town and village records throughout Poland. One notable example is Andrzej Panek, a landowner and farmer from the village of Wola Rzędzińska, near Tarnów. He was mentioned in a land dispute document dated 1624.

In the 18th century, the Panek surname spread to other parts of Europe as Polish migrants and settlers moved to different regions. For example, there are records of Panek families living in the Silesian region of Prussia (now part of Germany) during this time.

Throughout history, the Panek name has been spelled in various ways, including Paniek, Paneck, and Paneik, reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained consistent, tracing back to its Polish roots.

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1881 census detail

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Panek families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Panek surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 5 Paneks recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.31x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 5 10.31x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Islington London in Middlesex leads with 5 Paneks recorded in 1881 and an index of 106.38x.

Place Total Index
Islington London 5 106.38x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Panek surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Emelie 1
Josephine 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Panek surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Adolphe 2
Cart 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Panek households.

FAQ

Panek surname: questions and answers

How common was the Panek surname in 1881?

In 1881, 5 people were recorded with the Panek surname. That placed it at #33,110 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Panek surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 203 in 2016. That gives Panek a modern rank of #19,396.

What does the Panek surname mean?

A Polish occupational surname derived from the word "pan," meaning "lord" or "master."

What does the Panek map show?

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