Show ContentsMikulski History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The surname Mikulski is derived from the Polish root word "mak" meaning "poppy."

Early Origins of the Mikulski family

The surname Mikulski 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. The surname was first found in Krakow.

Early History of the Mikulski family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mikulski research. Another 138 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1496, 1610, 1623, 1644, 1662 and 1683 are included under the topic Early Mikulski History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Mikulski Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Makowski, Makosiej, Makowieski, Makulski, Makocki, Mekowski, Mikowski and many more.

Early Notables of the Mikulski family

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United States Mikulski migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Mikulski Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Gonas Mikulski, aged 30, who immigrated to America, in 1895
Mikulski Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Arcadim Mikulski, aged 18, who immigrated to the United States from Owin, Russia, in 1908
  • Bronislaw Mikulski, aged 26, who immigrated to the United States from Zamoscic, Russia, in 1909
  • Helena Mikulski, aged 29, who landed in America from Prontnicja, Austria, in 1910
  • Alexander Mikulski, aged 23, who settled in America from Helenorowka, Galicia, in 1911
  • Andrzej Mikulski, aged 20, who landed in America from Rostoka, Russia, in 1913
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Mikulski (post 1700) +

  • Barbara Ann Mikulski (b. 1936), the senior United States Senator from Maryland
  • Barbara Ann Mikulski (b. 1936), American Democratic Party politician, U.S. Representative from Maryland 3rd District, 1977-87; U.S. Senator from Maryland, 1987- 1
  • Stanislaw Mikulski (1929-2014), Polish theatre, television, cinema actor
  • Marek Mikulski (b. 1981), Polish Greco-Roman wrestler who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics


  1. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 23) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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