SAWCZUK
Sawczuk
The surname Sawczuk is of Ukrainian origin and is derived from the Ukrainian word "saws", which means "sir name". It is the Anglicised form of the Ukrainian surname Савчук (Savchuk). The name has been recorded in the United Kingdom, particularly among Ukrainian immigrants who have settled in the country.
Origin and Meaning
The surname Sawczuk is a patronymic surname, meaning it is derived from the given name of an ancestor. In this case, the name derives from the Ukrainian given name Savko, which itself is a diminutive of the name Sava, a Slavic name meaning "saint". Thus, the surname Sawczuk can be interpreted as "son of Savko" or "descendant of Savko".
Distribution
The Sawczuk surname is relatively rare in the United Kingdom, with a concentration among Ukrainian diaspora communities. The name may be found in areas where Ukrainian immigrants have settled, such as cities like London, Manchester, and Glasgow.
Notable Individuals
While the Sawczuk surname may not be widely recognised in historical or contemporary records, it is likely that individuals bearing this name have made contributions to various fields, particularly within the Ukrainian community in the UK.
References
- FamilySearch: Surname Sawczuk
There are approximately 94 people named Sawczuk in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Sawczuk.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adam
- Basil
- Christopher
- David
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Pawel
- Peter
- Stephen
- Tomasz
Female
- Anna
- Beata
- Ewelina
- Gail
- Jacqueline
- Joyce
- Katie
- Lorraine
- Marzena
- Paulina
Similar and related surnames
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