PIOTROWSKA
Piotrowska
Piotrowska is a Polish surname that is often found in Britain among individuals of Polish descent. The surname originated as a derivative of the personal name Piotr, which is the Polish form of Peter.
The surname Piotrowska is predominantly matronymic in nature, indicating descent from a woman named Piotr. The suffix "-ska" is a common feminine form used in Polish surnames.
As with many surnames of Eastern European origin in Britain, Piotrowska may have been introduced through migration patterns, particularly during periods such as World War II and the subsequent Soviet occupation of Poland. Many Polish individuals sought refuge in the UK, and their surnames became part of the British cultural tapestry.
Today, individuals carrying the surname Piotrowska can be found in various regions of Britain, contributing to the multicultural diversity of the country. The surname's presence serves as a reminder of the historical and cultural connections between Poland and the United Kingdom.
There are approximately 329 people named Piotrowska in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Piotrowska.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Ali
- Artur
- Boguslaw
- Krzysztof
- Leszek
- Maksymilian
- Piotr
- Rafal
- Stephen
- Tomasz
Female
- Agnieszka
- Aleksandra
- Aneta
- Anna
- Ewa
- Joanna
- Katarzyna
- Malgorzata
- Marta
- Monika
Similar and related surnames
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