KOLODZIEJ
Kolodziej
Origin and Meaning
Kolodziej is a surname of Polish origin, originally spelled as Kołodziej. The name is derived from the Polish word kołodziej, which means "cartwright" or "wheelwright." The surname likely originated as an occupational name for someone who made or repaired wheels for carts or carriages.
Distribution and Variants
The surname Kolodziej is most common in Poland, where it can be found throughout the country. However, due to migration and diaspora, individuals with the surname can also be found in other countries, including the United Kingdom.
Variants of the surname include Kolodziej, Kolodzei, Kolodzei, and Kolodgie. Different spellings may have arisen due to variations in transliteration from the original Polish.
Notable Individuals
- Dr. Jan Kolodziej: An academic and researcher in the field of Polish history.
- Anna Kolodziej: A British artist known for her vibrant abstract paintings.
- Robert Kolodziej: A professional dancer and choreographer who has worked with various dance companies in the UK.
There are approximately 257 people named Kolodziej in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Kolodziej.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Damian
- Grzegorz
- Krzysztof
- Lukasz
- Marcin
- Marek
- Mark
- Michal
- Peter
- Piotr
- Rafal
- Tomasz
- Waldemar
Female
- Agnieszka
- Anna
- Beata
- Ewa
- Justyna
- Katarzyna
- Magdalena
- Malgorzata
- Monika
- Sylwia
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.