Bakowski

Origin and Meaning

Bakowski is a surname of Polish origin, derived from the personal name 'Bak'. It is a toponymic surname denoting someone from any of the various places in Poland named Baków or Bakowo.

Distribution

The surname Bakowski is relatively rare in Britain compared to its prevalence in Poland. It is mainly found in pockets of the country where Polish immigrants have settled, particularly in urban areas such as London, Manchester, and Edinburgh.

Notable Individuals

  • Dr. Emilia Bakowski: A renowned Polish-British physicist known for her groundbreaking research in the field of quantum mechanics.
  • Stanislaw Bakowski: A talented artist whose works have been exhibited in galleries across Europe.

In Popular Culture

The surname Bakowski has occasionally featured in popular culture, mainly in literary works and films exploring themes of Polish heritage and immigration to Britain. Its unique sound and exotic associations have contributed to its appeal among writers and filmmakers.

There are approximately 95 people named Bakowski in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Bakowski.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Arkadiusz
  • Artur
  • Benjamin
  • Daniel
  • Joe
  • Joseph
  • Krzysztof
  • Marcin
  • Mariusz
  • Michal
  • Piotr
  • Tomasz

Female

  • Anna
  • Beryl
  • Beverley
  • Danusia
  • Elizabeth
  • Emily
  • Maria
  • Sandra
  • Sophie
  • Tina

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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