Polish Submitted Surnames

Polish names are used in the country of Poland in central Europe. See also about Polish names.
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Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Kostiuk Polish
Patronymic from a pet form of the personal name Konstanty
Kostka Polish
From Polish kostka meaning "small bone" or from a form of the name Konstanty.
Kostrzewski Polish
Habitational name for someone from a place called Kostrzewice in Sieradz voivodeship or Kostrzewy in Kalisz voivodeship, both named with kostrzewa ‘fescue grass’.
Kot Polish, Slovak, Czech, Belarusian, Jewish, German
From a personal name or nickname based on Slavic kot "tom cat".
Kotlarz Polish, Jewish
Occupational name for a boilermaker or coppersmith, from the Polish word kotlarz meaning "boilermaker".
Kott German, Polish, Czech
German: variant of Köth or Kotz.... [more]
Kotwica Polish
Comes from the Polish word kotwica meaning 'anchor'.
Kowal Polish
Blacksmith
Kowalewski Polish, Jewish
Habitational name for someone from places called Kowalew or Kowalewo, named with kowal "smith" or an occupational name for a blacksmith.
Kowalik Polish
Means "nuthatch" in Polish, or derived from a diminutive of Kowal.
Kowalkowski Polish
habitational name for someone from any of several places called Kowalki or Kowaliki, named with kowalik
Kowerski Polish
This indicates familial origin within the Lesser Polish village of Kowersk.
Kozak Polish, Czech, Slovak, Sorbian, Ukrainian
Ethnic name for a Cossack, a member of a people descended from a group of runaway serfs who set up a semi-independent military republic in Ukraine in the 15th and 16th centuries.
Kozakiewicz Polish
Patronymic from Kozak.
Kozicki Polish
A habitational name for someone from several places called Kozice, named with Koza 'nanny goat'.... [more]
Koziorowski Polish
Means "son of koziorożec" (Capricorn).
Kozub Czech, Polish, Slovak
Either denoted a fireplace maker or a saddler depending on the origin, either meaning "fireplace, hearth" in Czech and Slovak or "saddle" in Polish.
Kraina Czech, South Slavic, Polish, Ukrainian, Russian
Derived from Slavic word meaning "border" or "country".
Krajewski Polish (Rare)
Habitational name taken from places in Poland named with Polish kraj "border area".
Krasiński Polish
This indicates familial origin within the Masovian village of Krasne, Przasnysz County.
Krasowski Polish, Jewish
Habitational name for someone from the villages of Krasowa, Krasów, or Krasowa.
Krolik Polish
1 Polish (Królik): from a diminutive of Polish król ‘king’ ( see Krol ).... [more]
Kroll Polish (Germanized)
Germanized form of Król.
Kruchowski Polish
This indicates familial origin within the Greater Polish village of Kruchowo.
Kruczynski Polish
Derived from the polish diminutive of kruk meaning “raven”.
Krukowski Polish
Name for someone from any of various places called Kruki, Kruków or Krukowo, all derived from Polish kruk meaning "raven".
Krukowsky Polish (Americanized, Rare)
Variant of Krukowski, used outside Poland.
Krzoska Polish
Altered spelling of Polish Brzózka, from a diminutive of Brzoza
Krzyżaniak Polish
Derived from Polish krzyż meaning "cross".
Krzyżanowski Polish
habitational name for someone from Krzyżanów in Piotrków or Płock voivodeships, Krzyżanowo in Płock or Poznań voivodeships, or various places in Poland called Krzyżanowice, all named with krzyż ‘cross’.
Krzyżewski Polish
Derived from the name of any of the villages called Krzyżewo in Poland. A notable bearer is American basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski (b. 1947).
Ksiazek Polish
Nickname meaning ‘little priest’ or possibly a patronymic for an illegitimate son of a priest, from ksiadz ‘priest’ + the diminutive suffix -ek.nickname meaning ‘little prince’, from a diminutive of ksia?ze ‘prince’.
Kuba Polish, Czech, Slovak, Jewish
From Kuba, a pet form of the personal name Jakub.
Kubica Polish
Derived from the given name Kuba, a diminutive of Jakub.
Kubrick Jewish, Polish
Derived from Polish kubryk "ship's forecastle". Stanley Kubrick (1928-1999) was an American film director, screenwriter, producer, and photographer, widely considered as the greatest filmmaker of all time.
Kujawski Polish
Regional name for someone from Kujawy (see Kujawa) or from a village called Kujawy, for example in Sielce voivodeship.
Kukowski Polish
Habitational name for someone from a place called Kukowo in Wlolawek voivodeship or Kuków in Bielsko-Biala voivodeship, named with kuk, the cry of the cuckoo.
Kulak Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, Polish
Means "fist". Was also used to describe Ukrainian farmers who went against the Soviet government in the early 30s.
Kulas Polish
Polish in Origin
Kupka Czech, Polish, Ukrainian, Slovak, Sorbian, Jewish
Nickname or topographic name from the Polish, Ukrainian, Czech and Sorbian word kupka, a diminutive of kupa meaning "heap, pile", in Upper Sorbian also "lump".... [more]
Kurnatowski Polish
This indicates familial origin within the Greater Polish village of Kurnatowice.
Kurzawa Polish
Of Polish origin, used by celebrities Karina and Ronald Kurzawa (duo from Sis Vs. Bro).
Kutz Polish
Germanized form of Polish Kuc "pony", "short person".
Kwasigroch Polish
person who ferments(kwasic) peas(groch)
Kwasnik Polish
Meaning: Sour or acidic.
Kwiat Polish
Means "flower" in Polish, from the Old Slavic root květŭ.
Kwiatek Polish
Derived from a diminutive of Kwiat.
Kwiecień Polish
Derived from Polish kwiecień "April (month)".
Kwieciński Polish, Jewish
Habitational surname for someone from a place named Kwiecin, named after the Polish word kwiat, which means "flower".
Lanckoroński Polish
This denotes familial origin within the Lesser Polish village of Lanckorona.
Landa Polish
Nickname for a persistent and irritating person, from a derivative of the dialect verb landzić "to ask insistently, badger someone".
Lasek Polish
small woods
Lasiewicki Polish
I don't know meaning history.Please tell me the meaning and history of my name
Laski Polish, Hungarian, Jewish
Polish (Laski) and Jewish (from Poland): habitational name from Lasko (now Lask) in Sieradz voivodeship, named with laz, lazy ‘clearing in a forest’. ... [more]
Lato Hungarian, Polish
From Hungarian látni meaning ‘to see’, hence a nickname for a wise person or an occupational name for a clairvoyant, or possibly for an official who checked the quality of products at markets.... [more]
Latoszyński Polish
This indicates familial origin within the Lesser Polish village of Latoszyn.
Łazowski Polish
Habitational name for someone from any of various places called Łazy, Łazow, or Łazowa, named with łazy meaning "clearing in a forest".
Lebowski Polish
Means "head"
Lesiński Polish
Habitational name for someone from any of the places called Lesin Lesina or Leśna named with les dialect form of standard Polish las ‘forest’.
Lesinski Polish (Anglicized)
Anglicized form of Polish Lesiński.
Leszczyński Polish
Name for someone from any of various places called Leszczyna, Leszczyno, Leszczyny or Leszczynek, all derived from Polish leszczyna meaning "hazel".
Lewy Polish, Jewish
Polish nickname (meaning "left") given to left-handed people; or a variant of Levy.
Leżałka Polish
Means "a fallen tree" or "a fallen brunch" derived from Old Polish.
Lieber English, German, Polish, Jewish
From the given name Lieber.
Lijewski Polish
Habitational name for someone from a place called Lijewo in Włocławek voivodeship.
Limanowski Polish
This indicates familial origin within the Lesser Polish town of Limanowa.
Lipiec Polish
Derived from Polish lipiec "July (month)".
Lipiński Polish
Name for someone from any of various places named Lipno, Lipin, Lipiny or Lipino, all derived from Polish lipa meaning "lime tree".
Lipowski Polish, Jewish
Habitational name for someone from any of various places called Lipowo, Lipowa, or Lipowe, named with an adjectival derivative of Polish lipa meaning "lime tree".
Lipski Polish, Jewish
Habitational name for someone from any of various places called Lipie, Lipsk, Lipsko, Lipy, etc., all named with Polish lipa meaning "lime tree".
Lirnik Belarusian, Polish, Russian
Belarusian, Polish and Russian form of Lirnyk.
Lisiecki Polish
Habitational name for someone from Lisiec in Konin voivodeship or a place called Liszki, both named with lis meaning "fox".
Lisiewski Polish
Habitational name for someone from Lisiewice in Skierniewice voivodeship, named with lis meaning "fox".
Lisowski Polish
Name for someone from any of various locations named Lisowa, Lisowo, Lisów or Lisowice, all derived from Polish lis meaning "fox".
Listopad Polish, Russian, Belarusian
Derived from Polish listopad "November (month)".
Liszewski Polish
Habitational name for someone from any of various places called Lisewo (also Liszewo), named with Polish lis meaning "fox".
Liszovics Polish, Jewish
This surname has Eastern European connections and has been used by the Jewish population.
Litwin Polish
Polish form of Litvin.
Liwosz Polish
It comes from the name "liswoze" which means to be a all around "good person". Even though it is a nickname, It may have been derived from occupation because of the name's meaning to be a "Funny man".
Lizak Polish
Nickname from lizac 'to lick'.
Łobaczewski Polish
This indicated familial origin within either Łobaczew Duży or Łobaczew Mały, 2 Polesian villages in Gmina Terespol.
Łopaciński Polish
This indicates familial origin within the Masovian village of Łopacin.
Łozowski Polish
Name for someone from a place called Łoza, derived from Polish łoza meaning "grey willow, osier, wicker".
Lubinski Polish
Habitational name for someone from any of the places called Lubin, Lubiń, or Lubiny.
Lubrański Polish
This indicates familial origin either within the Kuyavian town of Lubraniec or the adjacent village of Lubrańczyk.
Łuczak Polish
Derived from the Polish word łucznik meaning "archer."
Łuczyński Polish
Habitational name for someone from places called Łuczyna or Łuczynów.
Lukasiak Polish
The last name of Dance Moms star: Chloe Lukasiak.
Łukasiewicz Polish
Patronymic from the personal name Łukasz.
Łukaszczyk Polish
Derived from the given name Łukasz.
Łukaszewicz Polish
Derived from the given name Łukasz.
Łukaszewski Polish
habitational name for someone from Łukaszew or Łukaszewo, so named from the personal name Łukasz
Łukowski Polish
Habitational name for someone from places called Łuków, Łukowa, or Łukowe, named with the personal name Łukasz.
Lunski Polish
Habitational name for someone from Łońsko in Piła voivodeship or Łono in Rzeszów voivodeship.
Lutomski Polish
Habitational name for someone from a place called Lutom in Poznań voivodeship.
Machnicki Polish
Habitational name for someone from Machnice in Wrocław voivodeship.
Maciej Polish
From the given name Maciej.
Maciejewski Polish
Name for someone from any of various places called Maciejowa, Maciejów or Maciejowice, all derived from the given name Maciej.
Maciupa Polish (Anglicized, ?)
Ukrainian/Polish (Historically Galicia/Western Ukraine/Austro-Hungary); although it is often seen spelt this Anglicized way; due to the changing land-borders and occupation of land throughout history, it has been spelt with a slightly different transliteration pronunciation in Cyrillic (phonetic sound in Cyrillic is 'ts' as opposed to 'ch').
Madej Polish
Either a short form of the given name Amadeusz or a variant of Matej.
Madera Polish, Slovak, Hungarian
Ethnic name from an old word for a Hungarian (see Magyar).
Maizles Polish
A polish-jewish name with german origins.... [more]
Maj Polish, Jewish
Surname adopted with reference to the month of May, Polish maj. Surnames referring to months were sometimes adopted by Jewish converts to Christianity, with reference to the month in which they were baptized or in which the surname was registered.
Makkar Polish
Polish and Ukrainian: from the personal name Makary (Polish), Makar (Ukrainian), vernacular forms of the Greek ecclesiastical name Makarios meaning ‘blessed’.
Makowski Polish
Name for someone from any of various places called Maków, Makowa or Makowo, all derived from Polish mak meaning "poppy".
Maksimowicz Polish
Means "son of Maksim".
Maksym Ukrainian, Polish
From the given name Maksym.
Maksymowicz Polish
Means "son of Maksym".
Małachowski Polish
Habitational name for someone from places called Małachowo, Małachów, or Małachowice.
Malanowski Polish
Habitational name for someone from places called Malanowo or Malanów.
Malczewski Polish
Habitational name for someone from a place called Malczewo in Poznań voivodeship, or Malczew in Radom voivodeship.
Malec Polish, Czech, Croatian, Slovene
a nickname derived from slavic word "maly", meaning small
Malecki Polish
Habitational name for someone from places called Malki in the voivodeships of Ostroleka and Torun.
Malewski Polish
Habitational name for someone from any of the places called Malewo in Masovian, Łódź, Pomeranian and Greater Poland voivodeships, or Malewice in Podlaskie Voivodeship. Both place names are named with the personal name Mal, a short form of Old Polish Małomir, based on Old Slavic malъ ‘small, little’.
Mandrisch Polish, German
Upper Silesia
Mankiewicz Polish, Jewish
From the given name Maniek, a diminutive of Marian 2 or sometimes Mariusz, or Mańka, a diminutive of Emanuel... [more]
Mantey German, Polish
Habitational name for someone from a place called Manthei in Schwerin province. This name is also established in Poland.
Marcin Polish
From the given name Marcin.
Marciszewski Polish
Habitational name for someone from a place called Marcisze or Marciszów.
Maroń Polish
Derived from either the given name Marek or Martin.
Marsz Polish
Polish cognate of Mars.
Martowicz Polish
Derived from the given name Marta
Martyniuk Polish
Polish patronymic from the name Martyn
Marynowicz Polish
Possibly meaning "son of Mary" or "son of Marius".
Masch Polish
Possibly a rough translation of marsh, given to people who lived near marshes.
Matusiak Polish
Derived from "Son of Matus (Matthew)."
Matzerath Polish
This was used in The Tin Drum, a 1959 novel originally published as Die Blechtrommel in Germany, written by Günter Grass. The main character was Oskar Matzerath.
Mich Polish, English
From Michaj or Michał in Polish usage. From Michael in English.
Michalczewski Polish
This indicates familial origin within the Masovian village of Michalczew.
Michałowski Polish
Name for someone from a place called Michałowice, derived from the given name Michał.
Michalsky Polish
A variant of Michalski. "Polish and Jewish (from Poland): habitational name for someone from a place called Michale in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship or Michały in Masovian Voivodeship both named with the personal name Michał (see Michal ). Jewish (from Poland): patronymic from the personal name Michal." ... [more]
Mickiewicz Polish
Polish form of Mitskevich. A notable bearer is Adam Mickiewicz (1798-1855), the Polish poet of Belarusian origin.
Miga Polish
Nickname from a derivative migac ‘to twinkle or wink’.
Mik mu Czech, Polish, Sorbian
Pet form of the given names Mikławš, Mikołaj, Mikuláš, and other variants of Nicholas.
Mika Hungarian, Polish
Comes from a pet form of a central and eastern European personal name equivalent to Nicholas
Mika Polish
A shortened form of the Polish version of Michaelson, which became a family name earlier on.
Mikołajczyk Polish
Derived from the given name Mikołaj.
Mikos Polish, Hungarian, Greek
From a derivative of a personal name equivalent to Nicholas: Polish Mikolaj, Slovenian Miklavž, or Hungarian Miklós.... [more]
Miłosz Polish
From the given name Miłosz.
Miodownik Polish, Jewish
The literal translation is "honey cake", from the Polish word/root surname miod, meaning "honey." An occupational surname to those in the honey business, mainly beekeepers and bakers.... [more]
Miotke Polish (Germanized)
Germanized form of Polish Miotka, a nickname derived from miotac 'to throw or toss'.
Misiewicz Polish
Patronymic from Miś.
Mita Polish
From a pet form of the personal name Dymitr
Młodychowiak Polish
Habitational name for somebody who comes from the district of Młodych in Poland.
Modzelewski Polish
Habitational name for someone from any of various places called Modzel or Modzele, both derived from Polish modzel meaning "callus".
Moleski Polish
A variation of Molski, originated from the many places in Poland called "Mole".
Moraczewski Polish
This indicates familial origin within either of 2 Greater Polish villages named Moraczewo.
Moskwa Polish
Polish form of Moskva.
Most Polish, Jewish
Topographic name from Slavic most meaning "bridge", or a habitational name from any of several places named with this word.
Mozol Polish
Meaning - callus , hands with callus
Mroczkowski Polish
Name for someone from any of various places called Mroczkowa, Mroczków or Mroczkowice, all derived from Polish mroczek meaning "house bat".
Mróz Polish
From a nickname for a white-haired man or alternatively for one of an icy and unsociable disposition, from Polish mróz "frost". Also can be from a short form of the personal name Ambroży
Mroziński Polish
Habitational name for someone from any of several places called Mrozy.
Mrozowski Polish
Habitational name for someone from Mrozowo in Bydgoszcz voivodeship, or from any of several places called Mrozy.
Mucha Polish, Slovak, Czech, Ukrainian
Nickname for an irritating person or someone considered of no importance, from mucha "fly".
Murawski Polish
Name for someone from placed called Murawa or Murawy, both derived from Polish murawa meaning "lawn, green, sward".
Murkowski Polish
This indicates familial origin within the Masovian village of Murkowo.
Musick Polish
This Polish and Czech surname was a name of two-fold origin. It was a name given to a peasant or vassal and was also a nickname from the Polish word 'musiec' meaning 'must'. It appears that the name derived from someone who had to take orders, perhaps from an overseer or lord of the manor.
Muszynski Polish
Habitational name for someone from places called Muszyna in Nowy Sacz voivodeship and elsewhere, named with mucha "fly" (see Mucha).
Muttski Polish, Popular Culture, Literature
Not known, A Notable bearer is Ben Muttski from Archie's Sonic The Hedgehog comics
Mysho Polish, Russian
Russian and Polish forms of Michaux.
Myśliwiec m Polish
Derived from the Polish word myśliwy meaning "hunter."
Myśliwski m Polish
Derived from the Polish word myśliwy meaning "hunter." A famous bearer includes the Polish novelist Wiesław Myśliwski.
Myszka Polish
Means 'mouse' in Polish.
Naczk Polish
Pomeranian form of Naczek, a diminutive of a given name beginning with Naczę such as Naczęsław or Naczęmir.
Naczyk Polish
From Naczyk, a diminutive of a given name beginning with Naczę such as Naczęsław or Naczęmir.
Nadolny Polish, Jewish, Sorbian
Topographic name from Polish nadól, Sorbian nadol "downwards", denoting someone who lived lower down in a village on a slope, or on relatively low-lying ground.
Nagórny Russian, Polish, Ukrainian
Place name for someone from multiple cites of Russia named Nagornoye and Nagorny, itself derived from the The prefix Nagorno- that derives from the Russian attributive adjective nagorny (нагорный), which means "highland".
Napierala Polish
Nickname for an insistent person, from a derivative of napierac ‘advance’, ‘press’, ‘urge’.
Napierkowski Polish
Habitational name for someone from a place called Napierki in Olsztyn voivodeship.
Napora Polish
Nickname for an interfering person, Polish napora, derivative of napierać meaning ‘to insist on somebody doing something’.
Narewski Polish
Possibly derived from the name of the river Narew. Surname associated with the Wieniawa coat of arms which dates back as early as the XIV century.
Nesky Polish
Many Polish immigrants' names were shortened to Nesky, such as Nosrazesky, Wolinsky-a wide variety of names that had the letter N somewhere within and ended in sky or ski became "Nesky." There are also non-Polish Neskys in the U.S.
Nickowicz Polish
Patronymic of the personal name Nicholas.
Niedbała Polish
Nickname from niedbały meaning "negligent", "careless", "untidy".
Niemiec Polish
Means "German" in Polish.
Niemiecki Polish
Means "german" in Polish.
Niewinski Polish
Habitational name for someone from Niewino in Białystok voivodeship.
Niezabitowski Polish
This indicates familial origin within either of 2 Lesser Polish villages: Niezabitów or Niezabitów-Kolonia.
Niziński m Polish
Might be derived from a Polish village called Niziny. It comes from Polish nizina, meaning "plain, lowland."
Nosdechevsky Polish
Family name from ancestors who emigrated from Poland around 1900
Odpowiedź Polish (Rare)
From polish "Odpowiedź" Literally meaning "Answer"
Okocimski Polish
This indicates familial origin within the Lesser Polish village of Okocim.
Okroj Kashubian
The name has been in existence in the Kashubian region for centuries.
Okuna Polish
Polish (also Okuła): nickname for a lame person, from okuleć ‘to stumble or founder’, Old Polish okułac.
Olszański Polish
Name for someone from a place called Olszany or Olszanica, both derived from Polish olsza meaning "alder".
Opaliński Polish
This indicates familial origin within the Greater Polish town of Opalenica, Nowy Tomyśl County.
Orkan Polish
From Goral, a topolect/language closely related to mainline Polish.
Orlikowski Polish
Habitational name for someone from a place called Orlikowo in Łomża voivodeship.
Orłowski Polish
Habitational name for someone from any of various places called Orłów, Orłowo or Orły, all derived from Polish orzeł meaning "eagle".
Orzechowski Polish
Polish from Orzech meaning "hazelnut", someone who is living by a hazelnut tree or a nickname for someone with light brown hair.
Ossoliński Polish
This indicates familial origin within the Lesser Polish village of Ossolin.