Lewandowska is the Polish feminine form of the surname Lewandowski, one of the most common surnames in Poland. As a feminine form, Lewandowska follows the Polish grammatical tradition of adding the suffix -ska, which indicates belonging or association, typically used for women in Polish surnames. Etymology The root Lewandowski is generally considered to be connected with the Polish common noun lawenda (lavender), rather than directly deriving from a specific place name like Lewandów, as lavender cultivation has been associated with the name in historical records. The element lawenda suggests that the surname originally described someone who lived near lavender fields or worked with the plant. Importantly, etymologists note that the surname appears in records predating the settlement named Lewandów, so the plant connection is more linguistically plausible than a place-name origin. Distribution and Prevalence Lewandowska, as the feminine counterpart of Lewandowski, shares the same geographic distribution. In 2009, Lewandowski was the seventh most common surname in Poland, with 93,404 bearers. Consequently, Lewandowska is also a very frequent surname among Polish women. Notable Bearers Katarzyna Lewandowska (born 1978) is a Polish artistic gymnast who competed at the 2000 Summer Olympics. Małgorzata Lewandowska is a Polish artist known for her fine art prints. Many notable Lewandowskis also have family members bearing the surname Lewandowska, but women are widely represented in fields such as sports, arts, and sciences. Related Variants Other language forms derived from Lewandowski include the transliterations Lewandowsky, Levandovski, and Levandosky. In Polish, the masculine nominative is Lewandowski, while the feminine is Lewandowska. Key Facts Meaning: Feminine form of Lewandowski, from Polish lawenda (lavender). Origin: Polish. Usage: Polish surname, feminine. Related Forms: Lewandowski (masculine).