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UK surname

Wasilewski

Derived from a Polish place name meaning "Vasily's settlement," referring to an individual who lived in such a place.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Wellingborough, North Lincolnshire and Wandsworth.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Wasilewski is 353 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

352

2016, ranked #13,104

Peak year

2015

353 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 352 in 2016, ranked #13,104.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 4 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Wasilewski surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Wasilewski surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Wasilewski 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
1901 historical 4 #33,876
1997 modern 118 #24,423
1998 modern 137 #22,922
1999 modern 129 #23,907
2000 modern 130 #23,785
2001 modern 129 #23,557
2002 modern 140 #22,876
2003 modern 138 #22,823
2004 modern 140 #22,793
2005 modern 166 #20,379
2006 modern 193 #18,675
2007 modern 230 #16,890
2008 modern 250 #16,065
2009 modern 259 #16,013
2010 modern 270 #15,896
2011 modern 289 #14,974
2012 modern 318 #13,926
2013 modern 335 #13,604
2014 modern 350 #13,263
2015 modern 353 #13,086
2016 modern 352 #13,104

Geography

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Where Wasilewskis 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 Wellingborough, North Lincolnshire, Wandsworth, Manchester and Luton. 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 Wellingborough 008 Wellingborough
2 North Lincolnshire 020 North Lincolnshire
3 Wandsworth 018 Wandsworth
4 Manchester 048 Manchester
5 Luton 019 Luton

Forenames

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First names often paired with Wasilewski

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

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

Wasilewski 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

Wasilewski 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.

1
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Wasilewski 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 Wasilewski, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Wasilewski

The surname Wasilewski is of Polish origin, deriving from the personal name Wasilij or Vasil. This name is a Slavic form of the Greek name Basileios, meaning "kingly" or "royal." The name likely emerged in the early medieval period in the regions that now comprise modern-day Poland.

Wasilewski is a patronymic surname, meaning it originated as a way to identify someone as the son or descendant of a person named Wasilij or Vasil. The suffix "-ewski" is a common Polish patronymic ending, indicating the name's Polish roots.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Wasilewski can be found in the Księgi Metrykalne, or Parish Records, of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth in the 16th century. These records document the births, marriages, and deaths of individuals with the surname Wasilewski in various towns and villages across the region.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the name Wasilewski was Andrzej Wasilewski (1635-1711), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Polish-Ottoman Wars. He was renowned for his bravery and leadership in battles against the Ottoman Empire.

Another historically significant individual with the surname Wasilewski was Jan Wasilewski (1876-1928), a Polish politician and economist. He served as the Minister of Finance in the Second Polish Republic and played a crucial role in establishing the country's economic policies after World War I.

Mieczysław Wasilewski (1881-1964) was a Polish linguist and Slavist who made significant contributions to the study of the Polish language and its dialects. He published numerous works on the subject and served as a professor at the University of Warsaw.

In the 20th century, Wanda Wasilewska (1905-1964) was a prominent Polish writer and communist activist. She was an advocate for women's rights and social justice and wrote novels that explored themes of gender inequality and class struggle.

Lastly, Jerzy Wasilewski (1942-2022) was a Polish film director and screenwriter known for his critically acclaimed movies that tackled social and political issues in Poland during the communist era. His films, such as "The Interrogation" and "The Bride," were widely acclaimed and earned him numerous awards and recognition.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Wasilewski surname: questions and answers

How common is the Wasilewski surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 352 in 2016. That gives Wasilewski a modern rank of #13,104.

What does the Wasilewski surname mean?

Derived from a Polish place name meaning "Vasily's settlement," referring to an individual who lived in such a place.

What does the Wasilewski map show?

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