Swiderski History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Poland

The Polish surname Swiderski is derived from the word "swidrowac," meaning "to drill." Thus, the name Swiderski indicates "driller."

Early Origins of the Swiderski family

The surname Swiderski 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. Wolczyn was the seat of the Czartoryski family. 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. They held a family seat in Leibitz.

Early History of the Swiderski family

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Swiderski Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Swiderski, Swederski, Swidersky, Swedersky and many more.

Early Notables of the Swiderski family

Prominent among those of the name Swiderski in this period were

the Swiderski family of Leibitz

Swiderski Ranking

In the United States, the name Swiderski is the 15,647^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Swiderski migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Swiderski Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

John Swiderski, and Rosalie Swiderski, who arrived in Baltimore in 1893
John Swiderski, aged 49, who arrived in Baltimore, Maryland in 1893 2
Rosalie Swiderski, aged 48, who landed in Baltimore, Maryland in 1893 2

Swiderski Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Antoni Swiderski, aged 18, who immigrated to America from Szukiany, in 1901
Adolf Swiderski, aged 18, who settled in America from Tusilowo, in 1903
Alexander Swiderski, aged 9, who landed in America from Austopol, in 1907
Autoni Swiderski, aged 17, who landed in America from Rusanz, Russia, in 1910
Antoni Swiderski, aged 17, who landed in America from Komasonka, Russia, in 1910
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Swiderski (post 1700) +

Ed Swiderski (b. 1979), American technology consultant
Joseph Swiderski (b. 1908), Polish-American legal expert
Piotr Swiderski (b. 1983), Polish international speedway rider
Sebastian Swiderski (b. 1977), Polish volleyball player
Wladyslaw Swiderski (b. 1879), prominent politician
Rudolf Swiderski (1878-1909), German chess master

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)