Polish Last Name Generator

Random Polish last names from a list of more than 700, from classic -ski names to -wicz and -czyk.

Polish surnames, from -ski to -czyk

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How Polish last names work

-ski and -cki usually come from a place: Kowalski is linked to a place named after a smith (kowal).
-wicz means son of, like the English -son: Adamowicz is son of Adam.
-czyk and -ak often mark a son or a small or young one: Adamczyk is linked to Adam, and Nowak comes from nowy, new (a newcomer).
Gender changes the ending. In Poland a woman from the Kowalski family is Kowalska.

Frequently asked questions

What is the most common Polish last name?

Nowak is the most common surname in Poland, followed by Kowalski.

Why do some Polish names end in -ska?

Names ending in -ski, -cki and -dzki take an -a ending for women: Kowalski becomes Kowalska.

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Polish Last Name Generator

Polish surnames, from -ski to -czyk

How Polish last names work

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