Dictionary of Family Names in the Visegrad Countries

LEWANDOWSKI

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Originof Polish origin
TypeFamily name referring to the place of residence, origin or estate
Family name referring to internal or external characteristics, circumstances or event

Description

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.