Show ContentsZuchowski History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The distinguished Polish surname Zuchowski is of nickname origin, deriving from the word "zuch," meaning "brave, dashing, or daring fellow." The name was most likely given to the original bearer as a nickname and then passed down as a hereditary surname.

Early Origins of the Zuchowski family

The surname Zuchowski 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 bearers of the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. They were a branch of the Royal Clan Gryf and their first records originate in 1399. Later they were found in Crakow.

Early History of the Zuchowski family

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Zuchowski Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Zuchowski, Zukowski, Zukowsky, Zuchowssky, Zukow, Suchow, Suzow and many more.

Early Notables of the Zuchowski family

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United States Zuchowski migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Zuchowski Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Valentin Zuchowski, who traveled from Hamburg to New York in 1873
  • Johann Zuchowski, who arrived in Baltimore in 1880
  • Franz Zuchowski, aged 30, who landed in America, in 1895
Zuchowski Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Alexander Zuchowski, aged 19, who landed in America from Krasewo, Russia, in 1910
  • Antoni Zuchowski, aged 19, who settled in America from Saszin, Russia, in 1911
  • Andrzy Zuchowski, aged 19, who immigrated to the United States from Malanorsko, Russia, in 1912
  • Ignac Zuchowski, aged 19, who immigrated to America from Trzesowo, Russia, in 1913
  • Czestawa Zuchowski, aged 22, who immigrated to the United States from Grupa, Poland, in 1922

Contemporary Notables of the name Zuchowski (post 1700) +

  • George H. Zuchowski, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate in primary for Michigan State Senate 31st District, 1952, 1954 1


  1. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 30) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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