Laskowska

Laskowska is a surname of Polish origin that has become more prevalent among individuals in the United Kingdom. The surname is predominantly found in Britain among families with Polish ancestry, indicative of the historical ties between the two countries.

The etymology of the surname "Laskowska" can be traced back to the feminine form of the Polish toponymic surname Laskowski, derived from places in Poland that are named Laskowo, Laskowice, or Lasków. The part "ska" in Laskowska serves as a suffix indicating a female gender. Therefore, the name might have originally denoted a woman associated with or hailing from a place named Laskowo.

Individuals bearing the surname Laskowska are likely to have a connection to Polish heritage and may have ancestors who migrated from Poland to the United Kingdom. As with many surnames, the significance of Laskowska lies in its ability to preserve familial history and cultural roots, serving as a link to the shared past of those who bear the name.

In contemporary British society, individuals with the surname Laskowska contribute to the rich tapestry of multiculturalism and diversity shaping the nation. Embracing and celebrating their Polish lineage, those with the surname Laskowska exemplify the blending of different cultures and backgrounds that characterise modern Britain.

There are approximately 120 people named Laskowska in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Laskowska.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Adam
  • Arkadiusz
  • David
  • Eric
  • Jaroslaw
  • Krzysztof
  • Marcin
  • Peter
  • Remigiusz
  • Thomas

Female

  • Agnieszka
  • Aleksandra
  • Anna
  • Beata
  • Joanna
  • Karolina
  • Magdalena
  • Maria
  • Marta
  • Monika

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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