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UK surname

Piasecki

A Polish habitational surname derived from places named Piasek or Piaski, meaning "sand" or "sandy area."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include County Durham, South Oxfordshire and Solihull.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Piasecki is 229 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

229

2016, ranked #17,878

Peak year

2016

229 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 229 in 2016, ranked #17,878.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 5 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Piasecki surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Piasecki surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Piasecki 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
1911 historical 5 #33,427
1997 modern 71 #30,521
1998 modern 72 #30,775
1999 modern 72 #30,955
2000 modern 77 #30,486
2001 modern 74 #30,600
2002 modern 77 #30,709
2003 modern 85 #29,877
2004 modern 92 #29,197
2005 modern 105 #27,203
2006 modern 127 #24,384
2007 modern 129 #24,503
2008 modern 142 #23,270
2009 modern 161 #21,879
2010 modern 174 #21,259
2011 modern 180 #20,649
2012 modern 185 #20,223
2013 modern 200 #19,524
2014 modern 215 #18,764
2015 modern 222 #18,225
2016 modern 229 #17,878

Geography

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Where Piaseckis 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 County Durham, South Oxfordshire, Solihull, Blaby and Camden. 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 County Durham 037 County Durham
2 South Oxfordshire 019 South Oxfordshire
3 Solihull 023 Solihull
4 Blaby 003 Blaby
5 Camden 013 Camden

Forenames

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First names often paired with Piasecki

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Piasecki

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

Piasecki 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

Piasecki 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 Piasecki 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 Piasecki, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Piasecki

The surname Piasecki is of Polish origin and dates back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Polish word "piasek," meaning "sand," suggesting a connection to a sandy or sandy-haired person. The name likely originated in regions with sandy soil or dunes, such as central or northern Poland.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Piasecki name can be found in the Polish Nobility Books, which document the noble families of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth from the 15th to the 18th centuries. These records indicate that the Piasecki family was a prominent noble lineage, suggesting the name's long-standing presence in Polish history.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Jan Piasecki (birth and death dates unknown) was a renowned Polish poet and translator. His works, including translations of classical literature, contributed significantly to the development of the Polish literary tradition during the Renaissance period.

Another prominent individual with the Piasecki surname was Hieronim Piasecki (1588-1657), a Polish historian and chronicler. He is best known for his work "Chronica Gestorum in Europa Singularium," a detailed chronicle of events in Europe during his lifetime.

In the 19th century, Józef Piasecki (1800-1863) was a Polish military officer who played a significant role in the November Uprising against the Russian Empire in 1830-1831. He later became a prominent figure in the Polish emigration movement and worked towards the restoration of Poland's independence.

The Piasecki name also has connections to the town of Piaseczno, located near Warsaw. This place name likely originated from the same root as the surname, reflecting the area's sandy terrain. Some early records may have referred to individuals as "de Piaseczno" or similar variations, indicating their association with this locality.

Throughout its history, the Piasecki surname has been linked to various notable individuals, including writers, historians, military figures, and nobles, reflecting the name's deep roots in Polish culture and society.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Piasecki surname: questions and answers

How common is the Piasecki surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 229 in 2016. That gives Piasecki a modern rank of #17,878.

What does the Piasecki surname mean?

A Polish habitational surname derived from places named Piasek or Piaski, meaning "sand" or "sandy area."

What does the Piasecki map show?

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