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UK surname

Piotrowicz

A Polish surname derived from the personal name Peter or its diminutive forms.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include South Staffordshire, Hammersmith and Fulham and Bradford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Piotrowicz is 156 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

153

2016, ranked #23,408

Peak year

2014

156 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 153 in 2016, ranked #23,408.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Piotrowicz surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Piotrowicz surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Piotrowicz 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 50 #32,658
1998 modern 58 #32,138
1999 modern 60 #32,078
2000 modern 52 #32,916
2001 modern 51 #32,850
2002 modern 53 #33,021
2003 modern 60 #32,446
2004 modern 62 #32,478
2005 modern 64 #32,482
2006 modern 77 #31,510
2007 modern 89 #30,383
2008 modern 93 #30,123
2009 modern 95 #30,393
2010 modern 112 #28,336
2011 modern 122 #26,647
2012 modern 132 #25,289
2013 modern 154 #23,210
2014 modern 156 #23,231
2015 modern 151 #23,613
2016 modern 153 #23,408

Geography

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Where Piotrowicz' 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 South Staffordshire, Hammersmith and Fulham, Bradford and Cornwall. 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 South Staffordshire 013 South Staffordshire
2 Hammersmith and Fulham 013 Hammersmith and Fulham
3 Bradford 004 Bradford
4 Cornwall 042 Cornwall
5 Cornwall 046 Cornwall

Forenames

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First names often paired with Piotrowicz

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Piotrowicz

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

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Piotrowicz is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. 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

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Piotrowicz 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

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

Meaning and origin of Piotrowicz

The surname Piotrowicz is of Polish origin, derived from the personal name Piotr, which is the Polish equivalent of the name Peter. The name Piotr itself is derived from the Greek word "Petros," meaning "rock" or "stone." The suffix "-owicz" or "-vich" is a common Slavic patronymic, indicating "son of." Therefore, Piotrowicz literally means "son of Piotr" or "son of Peter."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Piotrowicz can be traced back to the 15th century in various regions of Poland. It was particularly prevalent in the areas around Krakow, Poznan, and Lublin, where many families with this surname were documented in historical records.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Piotrowicz surname was Jan Piotrowicz, a Polish nobleman and landowner who lived in the late 15th century. His name appears in several official documents from that period, including land deeds and legal contracts.

Another notable figure was Marcin Piotrowicz, a Polish Renaissance poet and humanist who lived from 1535 to 1605. He was known for his works celebrating Polish history and culture, as well as his contributions to the development of the Polish language.

In the 17th century, a Polish military officer named Stanisław Piotrowicz gained recognition for his service in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's wars against the Ottoman Empire and Sweden. He was awarded several honors for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

During the 18th century, a prominent Polish artist named Józef Piotrowicz (1734-1804) gained fame for his intricate woodcarvings and religious sculptures, which adorned many churches and cathedrals throughout Poland.

The Piotrowicz surname also spread beyond Poland's borders, with notable individuals bearing the name in other parts of Europe and the Americas. For example, in the late 19th century, a Russian-born journalist named Mikhail Piotrowicz (1858-1924) gained recognition for his work in the Russian and Polish press, reporting on political and social issues.

While the Piotrowicz surname has its roots in Poland, it has since been adopted by families in various parts of the world, reflecting the migration patterns and cultural exchanges that have shaped human history over the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Piotrowicz surname: questions and answers

How common is the Piotrowicz surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 153 in 2016. That gives Piotrowicz a modern rank of #23,408.

What does the Piotrowicz surname mean?

A Polish surname derived from the personal name Peter or its diminutive forms.

What does the Piotrowicz map show?

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