CHMIEL
Chmiel
Chmiel is a surname of Polish origin that is also found in the British Isles. The name is derived from the Polish word for "hops", which is a key ingredient in the production of beer. It is believed that the surname Chmiel may have originally been occupational, denoting someone who grew or traded hops.
In the British context, the surname Chmiel is likely to have been brought over by Polish immigrants who settled in the UK in the 19th and 20th centuries. These immigrants may have come to Britain seeking economic opportunities or fleeing political unrest in their homeland.
Like many surnames of foreign origin, Chmiel has undergone various spellings and pronunciations as it has been anglicised over time. Despite its foreign roots, the surname Chmiel has become a part of the diverse tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the rich history of immigration and cultural exchange in the country.
Today, individuals with the surname Chmiel can be found across the UK, contributing to the country's multicultural society and adding to the vibrant mix of British surnames.
There are approximately 199 people named Chmiel in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Chmiel.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Antoni
- Christopher
- Dariusz
- Grzegorz
- Krzysztof
- Marcin
- Marek
- Michael
- Michal
- Mike
- Robert
- Ross
- Tomasz
Female
- Agnieszka
- Anna
- Barbara
- Jan
- Joanna
- Julie
- Katarzyna
- Magdalena
- Maria
- Sylwia