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The first ones appeared in Poland around the 13th/14th century. Previously, people used only their first names. Representatives of the nobility were the first to have surnames. They arose from their nicknames, professions or names of the lands they owned. Over time, various endings were added to them, such as “-ski” or “-cki”.
Where did your name come from? You can check it quickly
You can check the origin of the surname in , an online dictionary of surnames in Poland. It was created by the Institute of the Polish Language of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Just enter your password and select a specific option. We will then see all the names that have the element we are interested in. When we click on a specific item, we can check how many men have a given surname, its origin and probable motivations. In some cases, you can also check how much it is present in other countries.
The most popular surnames in Poland. Here are the TOP 3
You can also look for interesting facts about your name on two other websites: and . On the first one you will find general information, while on the second one you will find a database of surnames of living people and which surnames are currently the most popular. As of January 30, 2023, the most common surname is Nowak for both women and men. They are worn by 101,512 women and 99,803 men. Second place goes to Kowalska and Kowalski, and third to Wiśniewska and Wiśniewski.
Source: Gazeta
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