LISOWSKI
Lisowski
Lisowski is a British surname of Polish origin. It is derived from the Polish word "lis," meaning "fox," and the suffix "-owski," denoting a place of origin, indicating that the bearers of this surname were associated with a place named Lisowo or had characteristics akin to a fox.
The surname Lisowski likely originated in Poland and may have been brought to the United Kingdom by Polish immigrants or through marriages with individuals of Polish descent. As a result, the surname is relatively uncommon in the British Isles, but can be found in pockets where Polish communities have settled.
Individuals bearing the surname Lisowski may identify strongly with their Polish heritage or have ancestral ties to Poland. Like many surnames, the significance of Lisowski may have evolved over time, and its precise origins may vary among different branches of the family.
As with many surnames, the study of Lisowski can provide insights into migration patterns, family histories, and cultural exchanges between Poland and the United Kingdom.
There are approximately 189 people named Lisowski in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Lisowski.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adam
- Krzysztof
- Lukasz
- Marcin
- Mariusz
- Michael
- Piotr
- Rafal
- Richard
- Tomasz
- Winston
- Wojciech
Female
- Bianca
- Karen
- Katarzyna
- Krystyna
- Laurence
- Lidia
- Lily
- Marie
- Sadie
- Sheila
- Sonya
- Tracey
- Victoria
- Zofia