WEGRZYN
Wegrzyn
Wegrzyn is a surname of Polish origin that has been present in the United Kingdom due to migration and historical ties between the two countries. The name Wegrzyn is derived from the Polish word "węgier," which means "Hungarian." In Poland, the surname is commonly found in the regions that historically had close connections with Hungary, such as Silesia and Lesser Poland.
Though less common in the UK compared to native British surnames, the presence of individuals with the surname Wegrzyn can be noted in various parts of the country. The migration of people from Poland to the UK, particularly in the 20th and 21st centuries, has contributed to the dispersal of surnames like Wegrzyn.
As with many surnames, the meaning and origin of Wegrzyn can provide insights into the ancestral roots and history of the bearers of this name. Individuals with the surname Wegrzyn may possess a familial connection to regions with historical ties to Hungary or a family history that involves migration and settlement in the UK. Like many surnames, Wegrzyn serves as a link to ancestral heritage and forms part of the diverse tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 183 people named Wegrzyn in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Wegrzyn.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- Daniel
- Dawid
- Grzegorz
- Marcin
- Michael
- Michal
- Peter
- Piotr
- Ryszard
- Sylwester
- Tomasz
Female
- Agnieszka
- Anna
- Caroline
- Deborah
- Diana
- Katarzyna
- Lynda
- Magdalena
- Malgorzata
- Natasha
- Remie
- Sylwia
- Wiktoria
Similar and related surnames
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