Sadowska

Sadowska is a surname of Polish origin that is occasionally found in Britain among families with Polish heritage. It is a feminine form derived from the word "sadowy," which means "judicial" or "related to a court." The suffix "-ska" denotes that the person belongs to a specific locality or is a descendant of an individual associated with that place. Thus, "Sadowska" could refer to someone from a village named Sadowo or someone with ancestors who held a judicial position.

While not a prominent surname in Britain, the presence of families with the surname Sadowska reflects the historical and cultural ties between Poland and the United Kingdom. The surname may have been brought to Britain by Polish immigrants or individuals of Polish descent who settled in the country due to various reasons, including seeking refuge, work opportunities, or for educational purposes.

Contemporary bearers of the surname Sadowska in Britain may have diverse backgrounds and occupations, reflecting the multicultural society of the nation. The surname’s rareness in British records underscores its uniqueness and the individuality of those who bear it. The Sadowska surname serves as a reminder of the shared history and connections between Poland and Britain, enriched by the presence of diverse heritages within the British population.

There are approximately 199 people named Sadowska in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Sadowska.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Jaroslaw
  • Jerzy
  • Kamil
  • Karol
  • Marcin
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Pawel
  • Stanislaw
  • Tadeusz

Female

  • Agnieszka
  • Anna
  • Ewa
  • Iwona
  • Katarzyna
  • Magdalena
  • Malgorzata
  • Marta
  • Monika
  • Sylwia

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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