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UK surname

Sliwa

A surname originating from the Polish word meaning "plum tree" or "plum orchard".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include East Hampshire, Thanet and Rugby.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Sliwa is 232 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

232

2016, ranked #17,694

Peak year

2016

232 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 232 in 2016, ranked #17,694.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Sliwa surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Sliwa surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Sliwa 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 35 #34,174
1998 modern 35 #34,344
1999 modern 40 #33,967
2000 modern 44 #33,602
2001 modern 47 #33,219
2002 modern 48 #33,459
2003 modern 56 #32,797
2004 modern 63 #32,380
2005 modern 73 #31,616
2006 modern 98 #28,621
2007 modern 110 #27,087
2008 modern 117 #26,351
2009 modern 131 #25,056
2010 modern 152 #23,282
2011 modern 147 #23,627
2012 modern 183 #20,356
2013 modern 193 #19,997
2014 modern 211 #19,002
2015 modern 217 #18,542
2016 modern 232 #17,694

Geography

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Where Sliwas 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 Hampshire, Thanet, Rugby, Worcester and Hounslow. 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 Hampshire 003 East Hampshire
2 Thanet 001 Thanet
3 Rugby 010 Rugby
4 Worcester 001 Worcester
5 Hounslow 009 Hounslow

Forenames

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First names often paired with Sliwa

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

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Sliwa

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

Sliwa 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

Sliwa falls in decile 3 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 Sliwa 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 Sliwa, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Sliwa

The surname SLIWA is of Polish origin, tracing its roots back to the 15th century in the regions of Silesia and Lesser Poland. It is derived from the Polish word "ślina," meaning "saliva" or "drool," likely referring to a personal characteristic or occupation related to this term.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SLIWA surname can be found in the Akta Grodzkie i Ziemskie, a collection of court records from the 16th and 17th centuries in the Kingdom of Poland. In these documents, several individuals bearing the SLIWA name are mentioned in legal proceedings, indicating the surname's presence during that time period.

The SLIWA surname has also been associated with the historical town of Sliwa (now called Sliwice) in the Silesian region of Poland. This place name connection suggests that some bearers of the surname may have originated from or resided in this locality.

Notable individuals throughout history who carried the SLIWA surname include:

1. Andrzej Sliwa (1597-1645), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Smolensk War against Russia. 2. Jan Sliwa (1806-1872), a Polish priest and writer known for his contributions to religious literature. 3. Wladyslaw Sliwa (1892-1958), a Polish engineer and inventor who developed several innovations in the field of aviation technology. 4. Maria Sliwa (1919-2008), a Polish resistance fighter during World War II, recognized for her bravery in the Warsaw Uprising against Nazi occupation. 5. Kazimierz Sliwa (1932-2005), a renowned Polish composer and conductor, known for his works in classical and film music.

While the SLIWA surname has maintained a strong presence in Poland throughout the centuries, it has also spread to other parts of the world through immigration and diaspora communities. However, the historical roots and earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the regions of Silesia and Lesser Poland, where it originated and gained significance.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Sliwa surname: questions and answers

How common is the Sliwa surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 232 in 2016. That gives Sliwa a modern rank of #17,694.

What does the Sliwa surname mean?

A surname originating from the Polish word meaning "plum tree" or "plum orchard".

What does the Sliwa map show?

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