Polish Surnames
Polish names are used in the country of Poland in central Europe. See also about Polish names.
249 surnames in our directory
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249Zielińska is the feminine form of the Polish surname Zieliński, one of the most common surnames in Poland. In 2009, it ranked eighth in frequency, borne by over 91,000 individuals. The surname derives from the Polish wor...
Zieliński is a common Polish surname, ranking as the eighth most frequent surname in Poland, with about 91,522 bearers as of 2009. The name is of toponymic origin, derived from various place names in Poland such as Zieli...
Ziemniak is a Polish surname literally meaning “potato.” This occupational or appellative surname likely originated as a nickname for a potato farmer, seller, or someone fond of potatoes, later becoming hereditary. Unlik...
Zientek is a Polish surname, likely formed as an Anglicized variant of Ziętek. The root name Ziętek itself probably derives from a diminutive of the Polish word zięć, meaning "son-in-law." Thus, the surname Zientek may h...
Ziętek [ˈʑɛntɛk] is a Polish surname, likely derived from a diminutive form of the Polish word zięć, meaning "son-in-law." This etymology aligns with many Slavic surnames originating from familial relationships or occupa...
EtymologyZima is a surname originating from the Old Slavic word zima meaning “winter.” This seasonal term evolved into a nickname, likely for a person with a cold or reserved demeanor, a common practice in many cultures...
Żukowska is the feminine form of the Polish surname Żukowski.The surname Żukowski is a topographic name derived from various Polish towns called Żukowo or Żuków. These place names in turn originate from the Polish word ż...
Żukowski is a Polish surname, derived from various Polish towns named Żukowo or Żuków, which themselves originate from the word żuk meaning "beetle". This makes it a toponymic surname—one taken from a place name. The nam...
Żuraw is a Polish surname derived from the noun żuraw, meaning “crane.” The name likely originated as a nickname for a tall, slender person, evoking the bird’s long legs and stature. In Polish onomastics, surnames based...