Tkaczyk

Tkaczyk is a Polish surname which is also found among the British population, likely stemming from Polish immigrants who settled in the United Kingdom. The name Tkaczyk is derived from the Polish occupational surname "Tkacz", meaning weaver. It is common for surnames to be derived from the profession of an ancestor, and in this case, it indicates that the original bearer of the surname, or their ancestor, may have been involved in the weaving trade.

The pronunciation of Tkaczyk is approximately "tka-chik" in Polish, with the emphasis on the first syllable. The name may have undergone some modifications in pronunciation or spelling as it travelled to the UK, due to differences in the English and Polish languages.

Individuals with the surname Tkaczyk can be found across various regions in the UK, likely dispersed due to migration patterns. In recent years, efforts have been made to preserve and document the histories of various immigrant communities, including the Polish diaspora in Britain, which may provide further insights into the Tkaczyk surname.

As with many surnames, the name Tkaczyk carries with it a sense of heritage and identity, linking individuals to their Polish roots and history. Through genealogical research and historical records, individuals with the surname Tkaczyk can explore their family history and better understand their ancestral connections.

There are approximately 189 people named Tkaczyk in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Tkaczyk.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Artur
  • Daniel
  • Graham
  • Krzysztof
  • Marcin
  • Marek
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Piotr
  • Radoslaw
  • Richard
  • Robert

Female

  • Agnieszka
  • Aleksandra
  • Anna
  • Edyta
  • Elzbieta
  • Izabela
  • Katarzyna
  • Magdalena
  • Malgorzata
  • Monika

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