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UK surname

Strzelczyk

A Polish surname derived from the word "strzelec," meaning archer or shooter.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Peterborough, Slough and Preston.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Strzelczyk is 106 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

106

2016, ranked #29,927

Peak year

2016

106 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 106 in 2016, ranked #29,927.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Strzelczyk surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Strzelczyk surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Strzelczyk 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 10 #37,060
1998 modern 9 #37,189
1999 modern 9 #37,217
2000 modern 8 #37,264
2001 modern 9 #36,980
2002 modern 7 #37,379
2003 modern 9 #37,101
2004 modern 11 #36,969
2005 modern 17 #36,407
2006 modern 34 #35,255
2007 modern 44 #34,760
2008 modern 46 #34,759
2009 modern 52 #34,544
2010 modern 65 #33,863
2011 modern 72 #33,323
2012 modern 97 #30,798
2013 modern 96 #31,381
2014 modern 102 #30,714
2015 modern 101 #30,816
2016 modern 106 #29,927

Geography

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Where Strzelczyks 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 Peterborough, Slough, Preston, Wakefield and Darlington. 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 Peterborough 010 Peterborough
2 Slough 009 Slough
3 Preston 017 Preston
4 Wakefield 002 Wakefield
5 Darlington 008 Darlington

Forenames

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First names often paired with Strzelczyk

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Strzelczyk

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

Strzelczyk 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

Strzelczyk falls in decile 2 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 Strzelczyk 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 Strzelczyk, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Strzelczyk

The surname Strzelczyk originated in Poland, with records indicating its presence as early as the 15th century. It derives from the Polish word "strzelec," meaning "archer" or "shooter," suggesting that the name's bearers may have been skilled marksmen or members of an archery guild.

The name is believed to have originated in the regions of Silesia and Lesser Poland, where archery and hunting were prevalent activities. Early records show variations in spelling, such as Strzelecki, Strzelec, and Strzyelczyk, reflecting the evolution of the Polish language over time.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the 1490 Liber Retaxationum, a tax register from the town of Krakow, which lists a certain Jacobus Strzelczyk among the local residents. Another noteworthy mention is in the 1565 records of the Jagiellonian University in Krakow, where a student named Stanislaus Strzelczyk is listed as having enrolled.

Throughout history, several individuals bearing the surname Strzelczyk have left their mark. One notable figure was Jan Strzelczyk (1510-1572), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Livonian War against the Teutonic Knights. Another was Andrzej Strzelczyk (1763-1835), a Polish priest and writer who authored several religious works.

In the 19th century, Franciszek Strzelczyk (1801-1876) gained recognition as a Polish painter and lithographer, known for his landscapes and portraits. Later, Marcin Strzelczyk (1881-1945) was a Polish politician and member of the Sejm, the lower house of the Polish parliament.

One of the most recent notable individuals with this surname was Jerzy Strzelczyk (1936-2017), a Polish historian and academic specializing in medieval history and the history of Poland. He authored numerous publications and served as a professor at the University of Lodz.

It is worth noting that while the surname Strzelczyk is primarily associated with Poland, it has also been found in other Slavic countries, likely due to migration and cultural exchange over the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Strzelczyk surname: questions and answers

How common is the Strzelczyk surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 106 in 2016. That gives Strzelczyk a modern rank of #29,927.

What does the Strzelczyk surname mean?

A Polish surname derived from the word "strzelec," meaning archer or shooter.

What does the Strzelczyk map show?

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