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UK surname

Stefanski

A Polish toponymic surname derived from a place name meaning "Stephen's village" or "Stephen's place."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Harlow, Waltham Forest and Wandsworth.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Stefanski is 158 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

158

2016, ranked #22,904

Peak year

2016

158 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 158 in 2016, ranked #22,904.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Stefanski surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Stefanski surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Stefanski 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 30 #34,701
1998 modern 32 #34,633
1999 modern 31 #34,821
2000 modern 27 #35,188
2001 modern 26 #35,152
2002 modern 28 #35,139
2003 modern 29 #35,129
2004 modern 34 #34,868
2005 modern 48 #33,932
2006 modern 68 #32,441
2007 modern 89 #30,383
2008 modern 98 #29,355
2009 modern 110 #27,991
2010 modern 128 #26,036
2011 modern 125 #26,220
2012 modern 137 #24,731
2013 modern 142 #24,547
2014 modern 144 #24,504
2015 modern 147 #24,036
2016 modern 158 #22,904

Geography

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Where Stefanskis 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 Harlow, Waltham Forest, Wandsworth, Sheffield and Watford. 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 Harlow 003 Harlow
2 Waltham Forest 016 Waltham Forest
3 Wandsworth 036 Wandsworth
4 Sheffield 051 Sheffield
5 Watford 001 Watford

Forenames

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First names often paired with Stefanski

These lists show first names that appear often with the Stefanski 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 Stefanski

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

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Stefanski 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

Stefanski 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

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

Meaning and origin of Stefanski

The surname STEFANSKI originated in Poland in the 15th century. It is derived from the Polish personal name Stefan, which comes from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning "crown" or "wreath."

The earliest known record of the surname STEFANSKI appears in a Polish census document from 1478, where it was spelled "Stiefansky." This spelling variation likely arose due to regional dialects and the influence of other languages in the area at the time.

In the 16th century, the surname STEFANSKI can be found in various Polish parish records and land ownership documents, particularly in the regions of Silesia and Lesser Poland. Some notable historical figures with this surname include Jan STEFANSKI (1583-1645), a Polish nobleman and landowner, and Mikołaj STEFANSKI (1612-1687), a Polish Catholic priest and author.

The surname STEFANSKI is also associated with several notable place names in Poland. For example, the village of Stefanów in the Lublin Voivodeship was likely named after an early settler with the surname STEFANSKI. Similarly, the town of Stefanowo in the Masovian Voivodeship may have derived its name from the same source.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the surname STEFANSKI. Some examples include:

1. Teodor STEFANSKI (1838-1910), a Polish painter and art teacher. 2. Stanisław STEFANSKI (1877-1944), a Polish engineer and inventor of the first successful mine detector. 3. Wacław STEFANSKI (1911-1994), a Polish footballer who played for the Polish national team in the 1930s. 4. Zygmunt STEFANSKI (1923-2008), a Polish politician and member of the Sejm (Polish parliament) during the communist era. 5. Krzysztof STEFANSKI (born 1954), a Polish actor and theater director.

The surname STEFANSKI has since spread beyond Poland due to migration and diasporas, but its roots can be traced back to the 15th century in the Polish regions of Silesia and Lesser Poland.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Stefanski surname: questions and answers

How common is the Stefanski surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 158 in 2016. That gives Stefanski a modern rank of #22,904.

What does the Stefanski surname mean?

A Polish toponymic surname derived from a place name meaning "Stephen's village" or "Stephen's place."

What does the Stefanski map show?

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