KLOSOWSKI
Klosowski
Klosowski is a surname of Polish origin that became associated with a notorious criminal figure in British history. The most infamous bearer of the name was George Chapman, who was born as Seweryn Kłosowski in Poland in 1865.
George Chapman, also known as Klosowski, moved to the United Kingdom in the late 19th century and settled in London. He gained notoriety for his involvement in the notorious "Jack the Ripper" case in the East End of London in the 1880s. Chapman was suspected of being the serial killer, but he was never officially charged with the crimes.
In 1903, Chapman was arrested and convicted for poisoning three of his wives, which led to his execution in 1903. He remains a figure of interest in the annals of British crime history, with his surname, Klosowski, forever linked to the dark and mysterious world of Jack the Ripper and Victorian crime.
Despite the negative connotations associated with George Chapman, the surname Klosowski continues to be borne by individuals of Polish descent and has become part of the broader tapestry of British surnames with a diverse and complex history.
There are approximately 29 people named Klosowski in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Klosowski.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Poland
Language of origin: Polish
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