KASPROWICZ
Kasprowicz
Kasprowicz is a Polish surname of Brythonic origin, common amongst the Polish community in the United Kingdom. The surname is believed to have its roots in the Brythonic language, spoken by the ancient Britons in pre-Roman and early Roman times.
The name Kasprowicz is a patronymic surname, derived from the given name Kasper, meaning "treasurer" or "wealthy man". The suffix "-wicz" is a common Slavic and Polish addition meaning "son of", reflecting the traditional practice of using the father's first name to create family names.
The Kasprowicz surname is found predominantly in Poland, but there are individuals and families with this surname residing in the United Kingdom, particularly in areas with a significant Polish expatriate population. The bearers of this surname have contributed to the cultural and social diversity of the British society, enriching the nation with their heritage and traditions.
Notable individuals with the surname Kasprowicz include cricketer Michael Kasprowicz, who represented Australia in international cricket and played a significant role in the sport's development in the country.
Overall, the surname Kasprowicz adds to the multicultural tapestry of the United Kingdom, symbolising the historical and contemporary connections between Britain and Poland.
There are approximately 102 people named Kasprowicz in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Kasprowicz.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Poland
Language of origin: Polish
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Ewan
- Jacek
- Lukasz
- Mark
- Robert
Female
- Aleksandra
- Jane
- Kathleen
- Pauline
Similar and related surnames
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