WOJTOWICZ
Wojtowicz
Wojtowicz is a Polish surname that is occasionally found in Britain. It derives from the Polish word "wojt," which means a local official or mayor, and the suffix "-wicz," denoting "son of." Therefore, the surname loosely translates to "son of the official."
The presence of the Wojtowicz surname in Britain can be attributed to historical migrations, particularly from Poland. Polish migration to the United Kingdom started during and after World War II and continued in subsequent years due to political, social, and economic reasons.
Individuals bearing the surname Wojtowicz may have diverse backgrounds, ranging from Polish immigrants to British-born descendants. The surname's prevalence and distribution in Britain may be limited compared to more common British surnames, but its presence underscores the multicultural tapestry of the British population.
There are approximately 319 people named Wojtowicz in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Wojtowicz.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Daniel
- Grzegorz
- Kamil
- Krzysztof
- Lukasz
- Mariusz
- Michael
- Michal
- Pawel
- Piotr
- Tomasz
Female
- Agnieszka
- Anna
- Barbara
- Beata
- Ewa
- Joanna
- Justyna
- Katarzyna
- Magdalena
- Malgorzata
Similar and related surnames
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