KACZOR
Kaczor
Kaczor is a relatively rare surname with its origins rooted in Poland. However, due to migration and integration, it is also found in other parts of Europe, including the United Kingdom. The name is believed to be of Polish descent, derived from the word "kaczor" meaning "drake" or "male duck."
Origins
The Kaczor surname likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with ducks or who bore some other connection to these waterfowl. In medieval times, surnames often described a person's occupation, physical characteristics, or other distinctive features.
Migration to the United Kingdom
It is thought that the Kaczor surname made its way to the UK through Polish immigrants looking for work and settling in the country. The popularity of the name in the UK remains relatively low compared to more common British surnames, but individuals bearing the Kaczor name have made contributions to various fields within British society.
Contemporary Significance
Today, individuals with the surname Kaczor can be found across the UK, with some family lines establishing themselves and contributing to the multicultural fabric of British society. As with many surnames of foreign origin, the Kaczor name enriches the diverse tapestry of British heritage and reflects the country's history of immigration and cultural exchange.
There are approximately 134 people named Kaczor in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Kaczor.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Poland
Language of origin: Polish
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adam
- Grzegorz
- Jaroslaw
- Krzysztof
- Marcin
- Michal
- Pawel
- Scott
- Sebastian
- Slawomir
Female
- Agnieszka
- Anna
- Carol
- Danuta
- Ewelina
- Karolina
- Katarzyna
- Lidia
- Magdalena
- Monika