| ![Show Contents]() Matuszak History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Poland Early Origins of the Matuszak familyThe surname Matuszak was first found in Polesie, the largest province of Poland. It is inhabited by Ruthenians, called Polesians, of Ukrainian descent. The main towns are those of Brest Litovsk, Pinsk, Kobryn, Kamenets, Litovsk, and Luninets. It was in this province that the renowned Radziwills and Sapiehas held their vast estates. The surname became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. Early History of the Matuszak familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Matuszak research. Another 141 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1410, 1476 and 1819 are included under the topic Early Matuszak History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Matuszak Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Matuszewski, Matuszewicz, Matuszewkski, Matkowsky, Mathuskowsky, Mathkowski, Mathkuszewiwcz and many more. Early Notables of the Matuszak familyMore information is included under the topic Early Matuszak Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Matuszak familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Antanas Matuszewsky, who sailed from Hamburg to New York in 1872; Florentina and Franciszek Matuszewski, who were both baptized in Baltimore in 1886; Jacob Matuszewski, who was naturalized in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania in 1888.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Matuszak (post 1700) | + |
- David F. Matuszak, American author, teacher, and Westerner best known for authoring The Cowboy's Trail Guide to Westerns
- John Matuszak (1950-1989), American football defensive lineman in the National Football League
- Maryls Matuszak, American Democratic Party politician, Presidential Elector for Wisconsin, 1992 1
- Ed Matuszak, American Democratic Party politician, Member, Platform Committee, Democratic National Convention, 2008 1
- A. Matuszak, American politician, Mayor of Lorain, Ohio, 1938-40 1
- Grzegorz Jan Matuszak (1941-2022), Polish politician, Member of the Democratic Left Alliance, he served in the Senate of Poland from 2001 to 2005
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