Kacprzak

Kacprzak is a Polish surname found in Britain, derived from the personal name "Kacper", which is the Polish form of the name "Caspar". The surname is relatively rare in the United Kingdom but has gained recognition due to Polish migration to Britain.

The etymology of the name can be traced back to the Latin name "Casper/ Gaspar", one of the names attributed to one of the three Magi who visited the baby Jesus. The name "Kacprzak" is formed by adding the suffix "-ak", which is commonly used in Polish surnames and means "descendant of" or "associated with".

Individuals bearing the surname "Kacprzak" may have ancestors who came to Britain from Poland in search of better opportunities, employment, or as a result of historical events such as World War II. As with many immigrant surnames, "Kacprzak" is a testament to the diverse cultural landscape of Britain and the contributions of Polish communities to British society.

Despite being a relatively uncommon surname, those with the last name "Kacprzak" have likely integrated into British society while maintaining their Polish heritage and cultural identity.

There are approximately 78 people named Kacprzak in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Kacprzak.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Artur
  • Dariusz
  • Jacek
  • Krzysztof
  • Maciej
  • Marcin
  • Mariusz
  • Piotr
  • Robert
  • Tomasz

Female

  • Agnieszka
  • Anna
  • Beata
  • Ewa
  • Karolina
  • Katarzyna
  • Malgorzata
  • Marta
  • Paulina
  • Sylwia

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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