KRZYSZTOF

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Krzysztof

The surname Krzysztof is not of British origin, but rather stems from Polish roots. In Poland, Krzysztof is a common given name which is equivalent to "Christopher" in English.

A notable characteristic of the surname is the letter "z" with a dot over it, which represents the Polish letter "ż" and is pronounced as "zh" in English.

While Krzysztof may not have a direct connection to British history or culture, it exemplifies the diverse range of surnames found in the United Kingdom due to its population being a rich tapestry of individuals from various backgrounds and ancestries.

There are approximately 147 people named Krzysztof in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Krzysztof.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Aleksander
Andrzej
Arkadiusz
Daniel
Krzysztof
Malek
Michael
Ryszard
Slawomir
Stanislaw
Wisniewski

Female

Anna
Gay
Jan
Julia
Kamila
Majda
Monika
Peta
Ruta
Sylwia