GORECKI
Gorecki
Gorecki is a surname of Polish origin. It is a variant of the Polish surname "Górecki", derived from the word "góra" meaning "mountain". The surname is found in both Poland and among the Polish diaspora in other countries.
Notable People
- Henryk Mikołaj Górecki (1933-2010) - A renowned Polish composer known for his Symphony No. 3, "Symphony of Sorrowful Songs", which brought him international acclaim.
- Zbigniew Gorecki - A fictional character in the novel "Solaris" by Polish author Stanisław Lem.
Genealogy
The Gorecki surname is a relatively rare surname in the United Kingdom, often found among individuals of Polish descent. The surname may have been brought to the UK through migration or as a result of historical ties between Poland and Britain.
References
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A dictionary of English surnames. Routledge.
- Laskowski, W. (2019). Słownik nazwisk używanych w Polsce na obczyźnie [A dictionary of surnames used in Poland abroad]. Poltex.
- Polski Wikisłownik. (n.d.). Góra
Typical given names associated with the Gorecki surname
Male
- Andrew
- Artur
- Grzegorz
- Lukasz
- Marcin
- Marek
- Mariusz
- Matthew
- Michael
- Pawel
- Piotr
- Robert
- Tomasz
Female
- Anna
- Barbara
- Caroline
- Diane
- Elizabeth
- Jan
- Jennifer
- Karen
- Kelly
- Maria
- Wanda
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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Did you know?
According to a survey carried out by Democracy Club, politicians and candidates with the surname Gorecki are most likely to say that their favourite biscuit is a Gold.
There are approximately 201 people named Gorecki in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Gorecki.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Poland
Language of origin: Polish
