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UK surname

Szewczuk

A Polish surname derived from the word for shoemaker or cobbler.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Tonbridge and Malling, Cornwall and Leicester.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Szewczuk is 107 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

105

2016, ranked #30,114

Peak year

2015

107 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 105 in 2016, ranked #30,114.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Families in Less Connected Locations.

Szewczuk surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Szewczuk surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Szewczuk 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 49 #32,776
1998 modern 46 #33,286
1999 modern 49 #33,130
2000 modern 50 #33,087
2001 modern 50 #32,957
2002 modern 51 #33,193
2003 modern 48 #33,533
2004 modern 46 #33,883
2005 modern 48 #33,932
2006 modern 47 #34,335
2007 modern 62 #33,346
2008 modern 65 #33,303
2009 modern 75 #32,733
2010 modern 84 #32,289
2011 modern 82 #32,449
2012 modern 92 #31,528
2013 modern 99 #30,934
2014 modern 101 #30,855
2015 modern 107 #29,708
2016 modern 105 #30,114

Geography

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Where Szewczuks 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 Tonbridge and Malling, Cornwall, Leicester and Hyndburn. 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 Tonbridge and Malling 012 Tonbridge and Malling
2 Cornwall 066 Cornwall
3 Leicester 040 Leicester
4 Cornwall 021 Cornwall
5 Hyndburn 001 Hyndburn

Forenames

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First names often paired with Szewczuk

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Szewczuk

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

Szewczuk 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

Szewczuk falls in decile 6 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Szewczuk is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 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 Szewczuk, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Szewczuk

The surname SZEWCZUK is of Polish origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is a derivative of the word "szewc," which means "shoemaker" or "cobbler" in Polish. This occupational surname was initially bestowed upon individuals who worked as shoemakers or were associated with the shoemaking trade.

The earliest recorded instances of the name SZEWCZUK can be found in various historical documents from the 14th and 15th centuries in regions that are now part of modern-day Poland. These include church records, tax registers, and legal documents from towns and villages across the Polish lands.

One notable figure bearing the surname SZEWCZUK was Jan Szewczuk, a skilled shoemaker from the city of Krakow in the late 16th century. He was renowned for his craftsmanship and is mentioned in several guild records from that era.

Another individual of historical significance was Tomasz Szewczuk, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Lublin during the 17th century. His name appears in various land deeds and trade documents from that period.

In the 18th century, a military officer named Michał Szewczuk gained recognition for his bravery during the Polish-Russian War of 1792. His exploits were documented in the memoirs of several contemporaries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SZEWCZUK in a literary work dates back to the 19th century. Aleksander Szewczuk was a minor character in a novel by the renowned Polish writer Henryk Sienkiewicz, who lived from 1846 to 1916.

In the early 20th century, a scholar and historian named Kazimierz Szewczuk made significant contributions to the study of Polish history and culture. He authored several books and articles on the subject, which are still referenced by academics today.

While the surname SZEWCZUK can be traced back to the shoemaking trade, it has since evolved and spread across various regions, with many individuals bearing this name achieving success in various fields throughout history.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Szewczuk surname: questions and answers

How common is the Szewczuk surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 105 in 2016. That gives Szewczuk a modern rank of #30,114.

What does the Szewczuk surname mean?

A Polish surname derived from the word for shoemaker or cobbler.

What does the Szewczuk map show?

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