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UK surname

Szczepanski

A Polish habitational surname derived from a place name meaning "Szczepan's village," referring to the given name Szczepan (Stephen).

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Cheltenham, Rotherham and Brent.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Szczepanski is 282 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

280

2016, ranked #15,491

Peak year

2014

282 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 280 in 2016, ranked #15,491.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 3 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Szczepanski surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Szczepanski surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Szczepanski 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 3 #34,257
1901 historical 1 #34,548
1997 modern 83 #29,216
1998 modern 89 #29,026
1999 modern 91 #28,937
2000 modern 91 #28,952
2001 modern 87 #29,161
2002 modern 96 #28,534
2003 modern 91 #29,121
2004 modern 104 #27,338
2005 modern 116 #25,564
2006 modern 134 #23,590
2007 modern 162 #21,115
2008 modern 200 #18,640
2009 modern 223 #17,735
2010 modern 234 #17,544
2011 modern 235 #17,328
2012 modern 246 #16,702
2013 modern 267 #16,053
2014 modern 282 #15,537
2015 modern 276 #15,673
2016 modern 280 #15,491

Geography

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Where Szczepanskis 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 Cheltenham, Rotherham, Brent, Bedford and Cornwall. 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 Cheltenham 010 Cheltenham
2 Rotherham 024 Rotherham
3 Brent 014 Brent
4 Bedford 005 Bedford
5 Cornwall 010 Cornwall

Forenames

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First names often paired with Szczepanski

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Szczepanski

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

Szczepanski 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

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

Meaning and origin of Szczepanski

The surname Szczepanski has its origins in Poland, dating back to the medieval period. This patronymic name is derived from the Polish personal name Szczepan, which is a variation of the Slavic name Stepan or Stefan, meaning "crown" or "garland." The suffix "-ski" is a typical Polish surname ending, indicating belonging or descent.

The name Szczepanski is believed to have originated in the regions of Greater Poland, Silesia, and Pomerania, where it was commonly found among the Polish nobility and gentry. Records of the name can be traced back to the 13th and 14th centuries in various historical documents and chronicles.

One of the earliest known mentions of the Szczepanski name appears in the Księga Henrykowska (Book of Henryków), a 13th-century manuscript from the Cistercian monastery in Henryków, Silesia. This document contains references to individuals with the name Szczepanski, indicating their presence in the region during that time.

In the 15th century, the Szczepanski family held significant landholdings and estates in the Poznań region of Greater Poland. Notable members of the family included Jan Szczepanski (1420-1495), a prominent nobleman and military commander who fought in the Polish-Teutonic wars, and Katarzyna Szczepanska (1470-1532), a renowned patroness of the arts and culture.

The Szczepanski name also gained recognition in the 16th century with Mikołaj Szczepanski (1520-1589), a renowned humanist scholar and writer who authored several works on Polish history and literature. Another prominent figure was Stanisław Szczepanski (1554-1618), a celebrated architect and engineer who designed numerous churches and fortifications in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Szczepanski family continued to play a significant role in Polish society. Notable individuals included Józef Szczepanski (1642-1718), a celebrated military leader who served under King Jan III Sobieski, and Anna Szczepanska (1678-1752), a renowned philanthropist and patron of the arts.

Throughout the centuries, the Szczepanski name has been associated with various place names and historical locations in Poland, such as the village of Szczepanów in Lesser Poland and the town of Szczepanków in Greater Poland. These place names likely derived from the personal name Szczepan or Szczepanski.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Szczepanski surname: questions and answers

How common is the Szczepanski surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 280 in 2016. That gives Szczepanski a modern rank of #15,491.

What does the Szczepanski surname mean?

A Polish habitational surname derived from a place name meaning "Szczepan's village," referring to the given name Szczepan (Stephen).

What does the Szczepanski map show?

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