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UK surname

Stankiewicz

A Polish toponymic surname derived from a place name meaning "son of Stanko" or "son of Stanislav."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include South Kesteven, North Somerset and Douglas West.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Stankiewicz is 386 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

386

2016, ranked #12,202

Peak year

2016

386 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 386 in 2016, ranked #12,202.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 4 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Stankiewicz surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Stankiewicz surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Stankiewicz 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
1891 historical 4 #34,098
1997 modern 92 #28,079
1998 modern 95 #28,303
1999 modern 100 #27,757
2000 modern 100 #27,695
2001 modern 94 #28,246
2002 modern 93 #28,920
2003 modern 90 #29,260
2004 modern 111 #26,293
2005 modern 137 #23,110
2006 modern 166 #20,534
2007 modern 191 #19,031
2008 modern 225 #17,282
2009 modern 254 #16,230
2010 modern 297 #14,841
2011 modern 283 #15,193
2012 modern 350 #12,965
2013 modern 356 #13,016
2014 modern 364 #12,876
2015 modern 372 #12,544
2016 modern 386 #12,202

Geography

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Where Stankiewicz' 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 Kesteven, North Somerset, Douglas West, Ealing and Haringey. 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 Kesteven 011 South Kesteven
2 North Somerset 026 North Somerset
3 Douglas West Dundee City
4 Ealing 033 Ealing
5 Haringey 029 Haringey

Forenames

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First names often paired with Stankiewicz

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Stankiewicz

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

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Stankiewicz is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, part of Suburban Asian Communities. 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 residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Stankiewicz 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

Stankiewicz 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.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Stankiewicz 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 Stankiewicz, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Stankiewicz

The surname Stankiewicz is of Polish origin, originating in the 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "stanka," which means a small jug or pot. The suffix "-icz" or "-owicz" is a common Polonized form of the Slavic possessive, indicating a person or family associated with a particular occupation or object.

Stankiewicz is believed to have originated in the central regions of Poland, particularly in the areas around Krakow and Lublin. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various historical documents and records from the 16th and 17th centuries, such as parish registers and tax rolls.

One of the earliest known references to the name Stankiewicz appears in the Chronicles of Krakow, a historical account of the city's events and inhabitants from the 14th to the 17th centuries. The text mentions a certain Stanisław Stankiewicz, a prominent merchant and landowner from the city of Krakow in the late 16th century.

Another notable figure bearing the Stankiewicz name was Jan Stankiewicz, a Polish military commander who fought in the Polish-Muscovite War of 1654-1667. He played a significant role in the defense of the city of Lwów (now Lviv, Ukraine) against the Muscovite forces.

In the 19th century, a prominent Polish writer and poet, Kazimierz Przerwa-Tetmajer (1865-1940), was born to a family with the Stankiewicz surname on his mother's side. He is remembered for his contributions to the Young Poland literary movement and his lyrical works depicting the natural beauty of the Tatra Mountains.

The name Stankiewicz also has connections to various place names in Poland, such as the village of Stankiewicze in the Podlaskie Voivodeship, and the town of Stankiewicze Małe in the Masovian Voivodeship. These places likely derive their names from the Stankiewicz surname, suggesting a historical presence of families bearing this name in those regions.

Another notable figure with the Stankiewicz surname was Józef Stankiewicz (1894-1944), a Polish Roman Catholic priest and martyr. He was executed by the German Gestapo during World War II for his resistance activities and his role in helping Polish civilians and Jews in occupied Poland.

These examples illustrate the rich history and geographical spread of the Stankiewicz surname, which has been present in various regions of Poland for centuries and has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including merchants, military leaders, writers, and religious figures.

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FAQ

Stankiewicz surname: questions and answers

How common is the Stankiewicz surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 386 in 2016. That gives Stankiewicz a modern rank of #12,202.

What does the Stankiewicz surname mean?

A Polish toponymic surname derived from a place name meaning "son of Stanko" or "son of Stanislav."

What does the Stankiewicz map show?

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