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UK surname

Zakrzewski

Habitational surname referring to someone from any of various places named Zakrzew, derived from Polish zakrze, meaning "thicket."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Staffordshire Moorlands, Chiltern and Cheshire West and Chester.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Zakrzewski is 258 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

256

2016, ranked #16,534

Peak year

2014

258 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 256 in 2016, ranked #16,534.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Zakrzewski surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Zakrzewski surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Zakrzewski 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 85 #28,988
1998 modern 97 #28,054
1999 modern 100 #27,757
2000 modern 100 #27,695
2001 modern 97 #27,823
2002 modern 96 #28,534
2003 modern 104 #27,101
2004 modern 113 #25,999
2005 modern 118 #25,301
2006 modern 142 #22,724
2007 modern 170 #20,471
2008 modern 177 #20,169
2009 modern 203 #18,840
2010 modern 232 #17,657
2011 modern 227 #17,733
2012 modern 251 #16,467
2013 modern 250 #16,778
2014 modern 258 #16,554
2015 modern 257 #16,475
2016 modern 256 #16,534

Geography

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Where Zakrzewskis 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 Staffordshire Moorlands, Chiltern, Cheshire West and Chester, Calderdale and Stoke-on-Trent. 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 Staffordshire Moorlands 003 Staffordshire Moorlands
2 Chiltern 002 Chiltern
3 Cheshire West and Chester 019 Cheshire West and Chester
4 Calderdale 021 Calderdale
5 Stoke-on-Trent 024 Stoke-on-Trent

Forenames

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First names often paired with Zakrzewski

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

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

Zakrzewski 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

Zakrzewski 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.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

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

Meaning and origin of Zakrzewski

The surname Zakrzewski originated in Poland and dates back to the early 15th century. It is derived from the Polish word "zakrzew," which means "thicket" or "bush," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived near or worked in a densely vegetated area.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical documents from the region of Greater Poland, particularly in the areas around Poznań and Gniezno. It is believed that the name may have originated as a descriptive nickname or a topographic name, referring to a person's place of residence or occupation.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Jan Zakrzewski, a landowner and nobleman who lived in the village of Zakrzewo near Poznań in the late 15th century. His name is mentioned in several land ownership records from that period.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Zakrzewski family gained prominence in various parts of Poland, with members holding positions of nobility and serving in the military. Notably, Stanisław Zakrzewski (1573-1637) was a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought in the Polish-Swedish wars.

In the 19th century, Wincenty Zakrzewski (1842-1923) was a renowned Polish historian and professor at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków. He made significant contributions to the study of Polish history and published numerous works on the subject.

Another notable figure was Tadeusz Zakrzewski (1892-1957), a Polish geologist and paleontologist who specialized in the study of fossil invertebrates. He conducted extensive research and made important discoveries in the field of paleontology.

Władysław Zakrzewski (1903-1990) was a Polish lawyer and politician who served as the Minister of Justice in the Polish government-in-exile during World War II. He played a crucial role in maintaining the continuity of the Polish legal system during the war years.

While the Zakrzewski name has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the majority of historical records and notable figures associated with this surname can be traced back to its Polish origins.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Zakrzewski surname: questions and answers

How common is the Zakrzewski surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 256 in 2016. That gives Zakrzewski a modern rank of #16,534.

What does the Zakrzewski surname mean?

Habitational surname referring to someone from any of various places named Zakrzew, derived from Polish zakrze, meaning "thicket."

What does the Zakrzewski map show?

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