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UK surname

Wroblewski

A Polish toponymic surname derived from a place name meaning "sparrow town" or "sparrow village."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Rushcliffe, Ealing and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Wroblewski is 422 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

414

2016, ranked #11,574

Peak year

2014

422 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 414 in 2016, ranked #11,574.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Wroblewski surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Wroblewski surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Wroblewski 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 1 #34,548
1911 historical 1 #34,332
1997 modern 162 #20,107
1998 modern 152 #21,481
1999 modern 157 #21,201
2000 modern 151 #21,684
2001 modern 147 #21,756
2002 modern 146 #22,302
2003 modern 158 #20,952
2004 modern 175 #19,805
2005 modern 201 #18,080
2006 modern 226 #16,891
2007 modern 273 #14,959
2008 modern 285 #14,647
2009 modern 314 #13,985
2010 modern 344 #13,393
2011 modern 342 #13,314
2012 modern 396 #11,807
2013 modern 403 #11,850
2014 modern 422 #11,516
2015 modern 416 #11,561
2016 modern 414 #11,574

Geography

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Where Wroblewskis 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 Rushcliffe, Ealing, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Stoke-on-Trent and Sandwell. 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 Rushcliffe 001 Rushcliffe
2 Ealing 007 Ealing
3 Rhondda Cynon Taf 001 Rhondda Cynon Taf
4 Stoke-on-Trent 020 Stoke-on-Trent
5 Sandwell 022 Sandwell

Forenames

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First names often paired with Wroblewski

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Wroblewski

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

Wroblewski 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

Wroblewski 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.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Wroblewski

The surname WROBLEWSKI is a Polish topographic surname derived from the Polish word "wróbel", meaning "sparrow". It originated in the region of Central Poland, likely in the 13th or 14th century. The name was given to individuals who lived near areas frequented by sparrows, such as fields or forests where these small birds were abundant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name WROBLEWSKI can be found in the Metryka Koronna, a collection of Polish state records dating back to the 15th century. The name appears in documents from the town of Krakow, suggesting that some of the earliest bearers of the surname lived in or around this historic city.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the surname WROBLEWSKI was Jan Wróblewski, a Polish nobleman and landowner who played a role in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's politics and military campaigns against neighboring countries.

During the 17th century, the WROBLEWSKI name gained prominence among the Polish gentry and aristocracy. One prominent individual was Andrzej Wróblewski (1609-1663), a Polish general and military commander who fought in the Swedish Deluge, a series of conflicts between the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and Sweden.

In the 18th century, Tadeusz Wróblewski (1758-1825) was a renowned Polish mathematician and astronomer. He made significant contributions to the fields of calculus and celestial mechanics and served as the rector of the Jagiellonian University in Krakow.

The 19th century saw the rise of Walery Wróblewski (1836-1908), a Polish painter and art professor who played a crucial role in the development of Polish realist painting. His works were exhibited across Europe and are now housed in various museums, including the National Museum in Warsaw.

Throughout its history, the surname WROBLEWSKI has been associated with various professions, including academics, artists, military leaders, and landowners. While its origins can be traced back to Central Poland, the name has since spread to other regions and countries due to migration and the Polish diaspora.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Wroblewski surname: questions and answers

How common is the Wroblewski surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 414 in 2016. That gives Wroblewski a modern rank of #11,574.

What does the Wroblewski surname mean?

A Polish toponymic surname derived from a place name meaning "sparrow town" or "sparrow village."

What does the Wroblewski map show?

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