Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage Belarusian
Scripts Жаўняровіч(Belarusian)
Other Forms FormsZhawniarovich, Zhawnyarovich, Żaŭniarowicz
Meaning & History
Derived from Belarusian жаўнер (žaŭnier) meaning "soldier (of the Polish army)", borrowed from Polish żołnierz via German Söldner.