LEWANDOWSKI
Lewandowski
Origin and Meaning
Lewandowski is a surname of Polish origin, though it is not commonly found in the British Isles. The name is derived from the Polish word "lew," which means "lion," and "dowski," which indicates a connection to a place or a noble family. Therefore, Lewandowski could be roughly translated to mean "descendant of the lion."
Distribution and History
The surname Lewandowski is prevalent in Poland, where it is most commonly found. It is not a surname that has historical significance or widespread distribution in the British Isles. However, with global migration and intercultural marriages, it is possible for individuals with the surname Lewandowski to be present in the UK.
Notable Individuals
As the surname Lewandowski is not commonly recognised in British history or culture, there are no notable individuals associated with this name in the context of the UK.
Variants and Similar Surnames
Surnames that are similar to Lewandowski in terms of origin and meaning include Lewandowsky, Lewandowska, and Lewandowski. These variations may differ slightly in spelling but share the fundamental meaning derived from the Polish word "lew."
There are approximately 847 people named Lewandowski in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,414th most common surname in Britain. Around 13 in a million people in Britain are named Lewandowski.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Poland
Language of origin: Polish
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adam
- Dariusz
- Krzysztof
- Marcin
- Marek
- Mariusz
- Michal
- Piotr
- Robert
- Stefan
- Tomasz
Female
- Anna
- Barbara
- Christine
- Jan
- Jane
- Janice
- Jennifer
- Krystyna
- Mary
- Monika
- Phyllis
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.