The surname Jarabek 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.
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Early History of the Jarabek family
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Jarabek Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Jerabek, Jarzabkowski, Jarzebinkski, Jarzebkowski and many more.
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Early Notables of the Jarabek family
Prominent among those of the name Jarabek in this period were
the Jarabek family of Polesie
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Migration of the Jarabek family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Anna and Rosa Jarabeck, who arrived in New York, NY in 1873.
Contemporary Notables of the name Jarabek (post 1700)
Germany
Poland
