Show ContentsPruszynski History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The Pruszynski surname is a habitational name for someone from Prusina in Rzeszów voivodeship, or from Pruszyn, Masovian Voivodeship, both in Poland

Early Origins of the Pruszynski family

The surname Pruszynski was first found in Warsaw, the largest province of Poland, formerly the principality of Mazovia. The Capital is the city of Warwsaw. The main towns are Warsaw, Plock, Wloclawek, Zyrardow, Gostynin, Grojec and Kutno. Warsaw was chosen as the royal residence in the mid 16th century and became focal point of all culture of the Polish peoples. 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 Pruszynski family

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Pruszynski Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Pruszynski, Prusyski, Pruszyski, Prusinski and others.

Early Notables of the Pruszynski family

Prominent among those of the name Pruszynski in this period were

  • the Pruszynski family of Warsaw

Migration of the Pruszynski family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Hermann Prusz, who applied for Naturalization in Allegheny Co., PA in 1876; Stephen Pruszinski, who was naturalized in Detroit in 1930; as well as Maryan Pruszkewicz, who arrived in New York city on the ".


Contemporary Notables of the name Pruszynski (post 1700) +

  • Franciszek Ksawery Pruszynski (1907-1950), Polish journalist, publicist, writer and diplomat


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