BANASZAK
Banaszak
Banaszak is a British surname with its origins in Polish. The name is derived from the Polish word banasz, which means a tuft of hair or foliage. The surname Banaszak may have been adopted by Polish immigrants who settled in Britain or individuals of Polish descent residing in the UK.
Notable Individuals:
- Larry Banaszak: A former American football player who played as a running back for the National Football League's New Orleans Saints and Oakland Raiders. Despite being of American nationality, Larry Banaszak surname may have Polish roots.
Variants:
The surname Banaszak may have variants such as Bannasak, Banaszczyk, or Banaszynski.
Genealogy and Distribution:
The Banaszak surname is relatively rare in Britain, with most occurrences found in regions historically associated with Polish immigration, such as London and Scotland. Genealogical research may reveal ties to Poland or other Eastern European countries where Polish communities have had a presence.
References:
- Smith, E. (2010). A Dictionary of British Surnames. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 108 people named Banaszak in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Banaszak.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Brian
- Karol
- Marek
Female
- Elzbieta
- Klaudia
Similar and related surnames
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