Dictionary of Family Names in the Visegrad Countries

GÓRSKI

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

Description

The name is derived from the Polish adjective górski meaning ‘of a mountain, related to a mountain’ and refers to a characteristic feature. It may also be derived from such Polish place names (settlement names) as Góra or Góry with the suffix -ski, or from Górsko with the suffix -i, and refer to a place of residence, origin or estate. Variant: Gurski.