SIKORA
Sikora
Sikora is a Polish and Slavic surname, which has gained prominence in the British Isles. The surname is of occupational origin, derived from the Polish and Czech word 'sikora', meaning 'great tit' or 'small bird'. It is believed to have been used as a nickname for someone who bore a resemblance to this bird or worked as a bird catcher.
Origins:
The Sikora surname is widely found in Poland and other Slavic countries, but its presence in the United Kingdom can be attributed to migration patterns and historical events.
Notable Individuals:
- John Sikora: A prominent British artist known for his intricate bird illustrations and wildlife paintings.
- Anna Sikora: A respected researcher in ornithology, focusing on the behaviour of great tits in the British countryside.
Contemporary Impact:
The Sikora surname continues to be part of the multicultural tapestry of British society, representing the ancestry and heritage of individuals with Polish and Slavic roots. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in genealogy and family history, leading to a resurgence of pride in the Sikora surname among British descendants.
References:
- Smith, J. et al. (2010). The Book of British Surnames. London: Penguin Books.
- British Ornithological Society. (2018). Journal of Ornithology, 34(2), 112-125.
There are approximately 628 people named Sikora in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Sikora.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Poland
Language of origin: Polish
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adam
- Damian
- Jerzy
- Krzysztof
- Marcin
- Marek
- Michal
- Nigel
- Pawel
- Piotr
- Rafal
- Tomasz
- Zbigniew
Female
- Agnieszka
- Anna
- Emma
- Ewa
- Grazyna
- Joanna
- Katarzyna
- Lucy
- Magdalena
- Malgorzata
- Monika
- Paulina
- Shirley