Dictionary of Family Names in the Visegrad Countries
DOBROWOLSKI
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| Origin | of Polish origin |
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| Type | Family name referring to internal or external characteristics, circumstances or event |
| Family name referring to the place of residence, origin or estate |
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The name is derived from the Polish nominal phrase (adjective and noun combination) dobra wola meaning ‘good will' and refers to a characteristic feature. It may also be derived from the Polish place name (settlement name) Dobra Wola with the suffix -ski and refer to a place of residence, origin or estate. |