Wasilewska

Wasilewska is a Polish surname that is also found in the United Kingdom. It is a surname of Polish origin, typically derived from the given name Wasyl, which is the Polish form of the name Basil. The suffix "-ewska" indicates that the name is of feminine origin, which means "daughter of Wasyl" or "of the family of Wasyl".

The surname Wasilewska is not very common in the United Kingdom, but may be held by individuals of Polish descent or with Polish roots. It is a surname that reflects the historical and cultural connections between Poland and the United Kingdom, particularly through migration and diaspora communities.

Individuals bearing the surname Wasilewska may have family ties to Poland or Eastern Europe, and may have maintained aspects of Polish culture, language, and traditions. The presence of surnames like Wasilewska in the UK is a testament to the diverse and multicultural society that has emerged in the country over the centuries.

As with many surnames, the name Wasilewska carries with it a sense of heritage, ancestry, and identity. It serves as a link to the past and a marker of familial connections that span national borders. Despite its relative rarity in the UK, the surname Wasilewska contributes to the rich tapestry of names that make up the British population.

There are approximately 124 people named Wasilewska in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Wasilewska.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alexander
  • Artur
  • Daniel
  • Krzysztof
  • Piotr
  • Roman
  • Tomasz
  • Waldemar
  • Wieslaw
  • Zbigniew

Female

  • Agnieszka
  • Anna
  • Beata
  • Ewa
  • Joanna
  • Justyna
  • Katarzyna
  • Magdalena
  • Malgorzata
  • Monika

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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