The name Wozny is an occupational name that would have been assumed by people in the Middle Ages to demonstrate their profession. Interestingly, the name Wozny arose from several different sources, referring to different occupations. The root of this name could have been the Polish word "wozic," meaning to "carry;" "woznica," denoted a driver, or coachman of horses. Another possibility is a root of "wozny," meaning "baliff," or other government official.
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Early Origins of the Wozny family
The surname Wozny was first found in Poland.
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Early History of the Wozny family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wozny research. Another 32 words (2 lines of text) covering the years 1529, 1584, 1640, 1669 and 1673 are included under the topic Early Wozny History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Wozny Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Wozniack, Wozniak, Wozniakiewicz, Woznia and many more.
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Early Notables of the Wozny family
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Migration of the Wozny family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Henry Wozniak, who came to New York, NY in 1873; Anastasia Wozniak, who was on record in Baltimore in 1874; Maria Wozniak, who settled in Baltimore in 1876.
Contemporary Notables of the name Wozny (post 1700)
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Eugene Wozny, American head coach for the Gonzaga University men's basketball team for the 1944-1945 season
Grzegorz Wozny (b. 1946), Polish politician, Member of Sejm (2005-2007)
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