Mankowski

Surname: Mankowski
Origin: Polish
Meaning: Patronymic from the given name 'Manko'

Description
Mankowski is a surname with origins in Poland. It is a Roman Catholic surname, derived from the given name 'Manko', which itself is of Slavic origin. The name 'Manko' is a diminutive form of the Old Slavic name 'Maksym', which means 'the greatest'. The suffix '-owski' is a common element found in Polish surnames, indicating place of origin or association.

Distribution
The Mankowski surname is quite rare in the United Kingdom, mainly due to its Polish origin. However, with increased international migration and intermingling of cultures, the surname has spread to various parts of the world, including the UK.

Famous Bearers
As a relatively uncommon surname in British history, there are no notable individuals of prominence directly associated with the surname Mankowski in British society. However, individuals bearing this surname may have made contributions in various fields without specific recognition.

Variants and Similar Surnames
Variants or similar surnames to Mankowski may include Manckiewicz, Mankovsky, Mankiewicz, or simply Manko.

There are approximately 65 people named Mankowski in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Mankowski.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andre
  • Andrew
  • Darryl
  • Marcin
  • Rafal

Female

  • Kathryn
  • Monique
  • Vivienne

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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