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UK surname

Pietrzyk

A Polish surname derived from a diminutive form of the given name "Piotr" (Peter).

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Powys, Bromley and Blaby.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Pietrzyk is 206 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

206

2016, ranked #19,183

Peak year

2016

206 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 206 in 2016, ranked #19,183.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Pietrzyk surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Pietrzyk surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Pietrzyk 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 39 #33,759
1998 modern 39 #33,967
1999 modern 40 #33,967
2000 modern 40 #33,976
2001 modern 40 #33,842
2002 modern 42 #33,951
2003 modern 39 #34,296
2004 modern 42 #34,222
2005 modern 57 #33,178
2006 modern 83 #30,808
2007 modern 108 #27,391
2008 modern 121 #25,785
2009 modern 138 #24,276
2010 modern 153 #23,175
2011 modern 159 #22,382
2012 modern 177 #20,836
2013 modern 195 #19,857
2014 modern 197 #19,903
2015 modern 199 #19,640
2016 modern 206 #19,183

Geography

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Where Pietrzyks 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 Powys, Bromley, Blaby, Braidfauld and Birmingham. 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 Powys 009 Powys
2 Bromley 041 Bromley
3 Blaby 013 Blaby
4 Braidfauld Glasgow City
5 Birmingham 111 Birmingham

Forenames

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First names often paired with Pietrzyk

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Pietrzyk

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

Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations

Nationally, the Pietrzyk surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Pietrzyk 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 is often found in less central parts of London and other major towns and cities. Adults are more likely than the Supergroup average to have never been married and are typically aged less than 45 years. Many have young dependent children and individuals may have been born in Africa. There are many members identifying with a Black ethnic group, with the other ethnic groups (as listed in the glossary) also represented, though Chinese less so. Accommodation in flats, frequently socially rented, is common in these neighbourhoods. Part time employment is also common, and work is often in elementary occupations, while unemployment is also the highest within this Supergroup.

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, Pietrzyk 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

Pietrzyk 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

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

Meaning and origin of Pietrzyk

The surname Pietrzyk is of Polish origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the personal name Piotr, which is the Polish variant of the name Peter. The suffix "-yk" denotes a diminutive or patronymic form, indicating "son of Piotr."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Pietrzyk can be found in historical documents from the 14th century, primarily in the regions of Silesia and Lesser Poland. These areas were part of the Kingdom of Poland during that time period.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Pietrzyk name was Jan Pietrzyk, a merchant from the city of Krakow, who is mentioned in a trade register from 1387. Another notable figure was Maciej Pietrzyk, a scribe and chronicler who lived in the town of Opole in the late 15th century.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Pietrzyk surname appeared in various records across Poland, such as parish registers, tax rolls, and land deeds. The name was often associated with individuals from rural areas or small towns, suggesting its origins among the peasant or artisan classes.

In the 18th century, a notable bearer of the Pietrzyk name was Andrzej Pietrzyk, a landowner and military officer who fought in the Kościuszko Uprising against the Russian Empire in 1794.

The 19th century saw several Pietrzyk individuals achieve prominence in various fields. Józef Pietrzyk (1805-1876) was a renowned painter and art professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow. Stanisław Pietrzyk (1823-1899) was a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Galician Diet (regional parliament).

Another noteworthy figure was Wincenty Pietrzyk (1848-1919), a Catholic priest and writer who authored several religious works and served as a parish priest in the town of Brzesko.

In the 20th century, one of the most famous individuals with the Pietrzyk surname was Stanisław Pietrzyk (1892-1961), a Polish engineer and inventor who played a significant role in the development of early television technology.

Overall, the surname Pietrzyk has a rich history deeply rooted in Polish culture and tradition, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the late medieval period.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Pietrzyk surname: questions and answers

How common is the Pietrzyk surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 206 in 2016. That gives Pietrzyk a modern rank of #19,183.

What does the Pietrzyk surname mean?

A Polish surname derived from a diminutive form of the given name "Piotr" (Peter).

What does the Pietrzyk map show?

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