GLOWACKA
Glowacka
Glowacka is a surname of Polish origin, with a variant spelling of Glowacz. The surname is derived from the Polish word glowka, meaning "head" or "little head". It is a toponymic surname, typically denoting a person from a place named Glowacz or Glowacki in Poland.
Origins
The Glowacka surname is most common among people of Polish descent, reflecting the historical ties between Poland and the United Kingdom. Polish migration to Britain has occurred over several centuries, with notable waves in the 19th and 20th centuries due to political and economic reasons.
Distribution
The Glowacka surname is relatively rare in the United Kingdom, reflecting the smaller Polish population compared to other ethnic groups. It is more commonly seen in areas with a higher concentration of Polish immigrants or their descendants.
Notable Individuals
As a less common surname, there are not many notable individuals with the surname Glowacka. However, individuals with this name may have made contributions to various fields, including academia, arts, and business.
Cultural Significance
The Glowacka surname contributes to the rich tapestry of British surnames, highlighting the diversity of the country's population and the influences of immigration on British society. As with many surnames of foreign origin, Glowacka serves as a symbol of the multicultural nature of modern Britain.
There are approximately 195 people named Glowacka in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Glowacka.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adam
- David
- Dennis
- Mariusz
- Miroslaw
- Patryk
- Pawel
- Piotr
- Rico
Female
- Agnieszka
- Anna
- Edyta
- Ewa
- Iwona
- Katarzyna
- Magdalena
- Malgorzata
- Monika
- Sylwia