Swiatek

Swiatek is a Polish surname that has gained popularity amongst British families due to historical migrations and intermarriages between Poland and the United Kingdom. The surname Swiatek is derived from the Polish term "świątek," meaning Sunday, possibly indicating a family's traditional holy day observances.

Individuals bearing the surname Swiatek are often proud of their Polish heritage and maintain cultural connections to Poland. The Swiatek family name may be accompanied by a coat of arms, which signifies a noble lineage or historical significance in Polish heraldry.

Migration patterns have led to the presence of the Swiatek surname in the United Kingdom, where families with Polish roots have integrated into British society while preserving their unique cultural identity. The diversity brought by such migrations enriches the tapestry of British surnames and showcases the interconnectedness of different nations and histories.

Today, individuals with the surname Swiatek can be found across the UK, contributing to the multicultural fabric of British society and honouring their ancestral roots.

There are approximately 143 people named Swiatek in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Swiatek.

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: Poland

Language of origin: Polish

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Daniel
  • Grzegorz
  • Janusz
  • Lukasz
  • Michal
  • Pawel
  • Piotr
  • Rafal
  • Simon
  • Slawomir
  • Stephen
  • Szymon
  • Tomasz
  • William

Female

  • Agnieszka
  • Aneta
  • Anna
  • Emma
  • Ewa
  • Katarzyna
  • Krysia
  • Malgorzata
  • Monika
  • Natalia
  • Paulina
  • 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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