Dictionary of Family Names in the Visegrad Countries

MICHALSKI

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Originof Polish origin
TypeFamily name referring to the place of residence, origin or estate
Family name referring to the connection with the father or another ancestor by that name

Description

The name is derived from the former Polish place name (settlement name) Michały with the suffix -ski and refers to a place of residence, origin or estate. It may also be derived from the given name Michał ‘Michael’ with the suffix -ski and refer to the connection with the father or another ancestor by that name.