In Poland, surnames appeared relatively late, at the end of the Middle Ages. Initially, they were only awarded, but over time also representatives of the bourgeoisie and peasantry began to accept them. How to check where a surname comes from? It is very easy.
How did our names come about? In the past, surnames were not so popular
Today, surnames are obvious to us, but in the past, first names or nicknames were used, but over time they became insufficient. Due to the fact that the nobility took care of many formalities, they were the first to use their name and surname. Later, other social groups took them over, but they were not obligatory until the 19th century.
What country does my surname come from? What country does my surname come from?, Photo. Marcin Stępień / Agencja Wyborcza.pl
In the past, surnames were not permanent and were changed when the family changed social status, became rich or moved to another place. It is said that surnames ending in -cki or -ski are noble surnames, but this is not entirely true, because over time, peasants and townspeople also gave themselves such endings to increase their status. Surnames were created from given names, e.g. Dobrowolski was a resident of Dobrowola, and Sokołowski came from the village of Sokołów or Sokołowo. They were often derived from their profession, e.g. Bricklayer or Carpenter, or were created after a given name, such as Pawłowicz or Mikołajczyk.
How do I check where my name comes from? It is very easy. Just go to the website
We can check the origin of the surname on the website. Just enter a phrase into the search engine and you will get results including: how many people in Poland have the same surname, geographical distribution, origin and etymology, as well as the occurrence of the surname in other countries.
Source: Gazeta
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