Save Type Surname (from location) Usage Polish Pronounced Pron. bawng-KAWF-skyee [key·IPA] Other Forms FormsBąkowska, Bakowski, Bankowski Meaning & History Habitational name for someone from any of various places called Bąkowa, Bąkowice, Bąkowiec or Bąkowo, all derived from Polish bąk meaning "horsefly", "bumblebee" or "bittern" (a type of bird).