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UK surname

Szatkowski

A Polish surname derived from the word "szata" meaning robe or clothing, likely referring to an occupation related to tailoring or garment-making.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Tunbridge Wells, Hyndburn and Wellingborough.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Szatkowski is 113 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

110

2016, ranked #29,225

Peak year

2015

113 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 110 in 2016, ranked #29,225.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Szatkowski surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Szatkowski surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Szatkowski 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 28 #35,053
1999 modern 30 #34,939
2000 modern 31 #34,798
2001 modern 31 #34,648
2002 modern 29 #35,030
2003 modern 31 #34,957
2004 modern 35 #34,783
2005 modern 40 #34,562
2006 modern 56 #33,587
2007 modern 67 #32,871
2008 modern 85 #31,247
2009 modern 84 #31,842
2010 modern 87 #31,990
2011 modern 93 #31,169
2012 modern 98 #30,612
2013 modern 107 #29,561
2014 modern 110 #29,294
2015 modern 113 #28,645
2016 modern 110 #29,225

Geography

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Where Szatkowskis 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 Tunbridge Wells, Hyndburn, Wellingborough, Haringey and Wakefield. 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 Tunbridge Wells 003 Tunbridge Wells
2 Hyndburn 007 Hyndburn
3 Wellingborough 002 Wellingborough
4 Haringey 024 Haringey
5 Wakefield 011 Wakefield

Forenames

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First names often paired with Szatkowski

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Szatkowski

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

Szatkowski 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

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

Meaning and origin of Szatkowski

The surname Szatkowski is of Polish origin, originating in the 15th century from the Polish word "szata" meaning "robe" or "cloak." It likely referred to an occupation, possibly someone who made or sold robes or cloaks. The name was concentrated in the central regions of Poland, particularly around the towns of Lodz and Kalisz.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Szatkowski surname can be found in a 1487 registry from the town of Kalisz, which lists a "Jan Szatkowski" as a merchant dealing in textiles. The name also appears in various municipal records and tax rolls from the 16th and 17th centuries in towns like Lodz, Pabianice, and Zduńska Wola.

In the 18th century, a notable figure with the Szatkowski surname was Franciszek Szatkowski (1720-1798), a Polish landowner and philanthropist who established several schools and hospitals in the Lodz region. Another prominent individual was Józef Szatkowski (1809-1892), a Polish activist and writer who participated in the November Uprising against Russian rule.

As the name spread beyond Poland, it took on various spellings and variations. In Germany, for instance, it became Schatkovski or Schatkowski, while in the United States, it was often anglicized to Shatkowski or Shatkowski.

Among the notable individuals with this surname in more recent history are:

1. Maurycy Szatkowski (1866-1943), a Polish engineer and inventor who developed early prototypes of the helicopter.

2. Kazimierz Szatkowski (1891-1970), a Polish military officer and diplomat who served as Ambassador to the Soviet Union during World War II.

3. Władysław Szatkowski (1907-1995), a Polish painter and graphic artist known for his landscapes and portraits.

4. Józef Szatkowski (1915-1994), a Polish World War II veteran and recipient of the Virtuti Militari, Poland's highest military decoration.

5. Franciszek Szatkowski (1924-2011), a Polish Catholic priest and historian who wrote extensively on the history of the Lodz region.

While the surname Szatkowski is not among the most common Polish surnames, it has a rich history and has been borne by notable figures in various fields over the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Szatkowski surname: questions and answers

How common is the Szatkowski surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 110 in 2016. That gives Szatkowski a modern rank of #29,225.

What does the Szatkowski surname mean?

A Polish surname derived from the word "szata" meaning robe or clothing, likely referring to an occupation related to tailoring or garment-making.

What does the Szatkowski map show?

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