SZCZEPANIAK
Szczepaniak
Pronunciation: Shchep-an-yak
Origin: Polish
The surname Szczepaniak, although of Polish origin, can also be found among British families. It is a surname derived from the Polish personal name Szczepan, which itself is a form of the name Stephen. The suffix "-iak" is a common suffix used in Polish surnames, indicating a connection to a specific individual or family.
Individuals bearing the surname Szczepaniak may have ancestors who emigrated from Poland to the United Kingdom, possibly as a result of political turmoil or economic opportunities in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. As a result, the name has become part of the diverse tapestry of British surnames.
Today, individuals with the surname Szczepaniak can be found across the United Kingdom, engaged in various professions and contributing to the multicultural society of the nation. The surname serves as a reminder of the enduring connections between Poland and the United Kingdom, as well as the rich history of migration and settlement that has shaped British society.
There are approximately 212 people named Szczepaniak in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Szczepaniak.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrzej
- Dariusz
- Dominik
- Jacek
- Krzysztof
- Maciej
- Marcin
- Marek
- Pawel
- Piotr
- Robert
- Tomasz
Female
- Agnieszka
- Anna
- Beata
- Dorota
- Ewa
- Karolina
- Katarzyna
- Magdalena
- Malgorzata
- Monika
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