KOWALEWSKA
Kowalewska
Kowalewska is a Polish surname of noble origin. It belongs to the category of toponymic surnames, derived from the place names where the first bearer or their ancestors came from. In the case of the Kowalewska surname, it is linked to the village of Kowalew in Poland, which means "blacksmith" in Polish.
The surname Kowalewska is primarily found in Poland and is less common in other parts of Europe. It is worth noting that the suffix "-ska" in the surname denotes the feminine form in Polish, so Kowalewska is the feminine version of the surname Kowalew.
Individuals bearing the surname Kowalewska may have ancestors who were blacksmiths or who hailed from the village of Kowalew. Like many surnames, the meaning and significance of Kowalewska have evolved over time, and individuals carrying this surname may have diverse backgrounds and occupations.
As with many surnames, the history and origins of the Kowalewska name can provide valuable insights into the ancestral roots and heritage of individuals who bear this surname.
There are approximately 103 people named Kowalewska in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Kowalewska.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adam
- Josef
- Krzysztof
- Maksymilian
- Mart
- Nicholas
- Sebastian
- Stephen
- Thomas
- Wojciech
Female
- Agnieszka
- Anna
- Barbara
- Iwona
- Justyna
- Katarzyna
- Krystyna
- Malgorzata
- Marta
- Monika
Similar and related surnames
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