Stawski is a Polish surname derived from the Polish noun staw meaning "pond". The name originally referred to someone who lived near a pond or who worked as a pond keeper. It follows the common Polish pattern of forming surnames with the suffix -ski (feminine form: Stawska; plural: Stawscy), which indicates nobility or association with a place. The root is also reflected in the names of several villages in Poland, such as Stawy. Notable Bearers Alfons Stawski (born 1945), Polish boxer who competed in the middleweight division in the 1970s. Axel Stawski (born 1950/51), American billionaire real estate developer based in New York City. Ben Stawski (born 1990), English badminton player who has represented Wales. External Links All pages with titles containing Stawski