Dictionary of Family Names in the Visegrad Countries

NOWACKI

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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
Family name referring to the connection with the father or another ancestor by that name

Description

The name is derived from the Old Polish common noun nowak meaning ‘a person new to a certain environment, a newcomer', and refers to a characteristic feature. It may also be derived from the Polish place name (settlement name) Nowaki with the suffix -ski and refer to a place of residence, origin or estate. Alternatively, it may also be derived from the Polish personal name Nowak with the suffix -(s)ki and refer to the connection with the father or another ancestor by that name. Variant: Nawacki.