Dictionary of Family Names in the Visegrad Countries
LEWANDOWSKI
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| Origin | of Polish origin |
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| Type | Family name referring to the place of residence, origin or estate |
| Family name referring to internal or external characteristics, circumstances or event |
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The name is derived from the Polish place name (settlement name) Lewandów with the suffix -ski and refers to a place of residence, origin or estate. It may also be derived from the Polish common noun lawenda meaning ‘lavender’ with the suffix -owski and refer to a characteristic feature (e.g. for someone smelling of lavender). Variant: Lawendowski. |