| ![Show Contents]() Glowacki History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Poland The Glowacki surname is derived from the Polish root word "glowa," which means "head." Early Origins of the Glowacki familyThe surname Glowacki 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. Early History of the Glowacki familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Glowacki research. Another 95 words (7 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Glowacki History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Glowacki Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Hlavacek, Hlavac, Hlovaski, Hlobeczy, Glowacki, Glowaczy, Hlobecki, Hloweczy and many more. Early Notables of the Glowacki familyMore information is included under the topic Early Glowacki Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Glowacki RankingIn the United States, the name Glowacki is the 13,777th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
 Glowacki migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Glowacki Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Ignacy Glowacki, who was on record in New York city in 1831
- Antonia Glowacki, aged 9, who arrived at the Port of Baltimore in 1884
- Andrzj Glowacki, aged 30, who landed in America from Kalisch, Russia, in 1893
- Adomine Glowacki, aged 16, who settled in America, in 1897
Glowacki Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Antoni Glowacki, aged 22, who immigrated to the United States from Rytwianz, Russia, in 1907
- Boleslaw Glowacki, aged 25, who immigrated to the United States from Skodowe, Russia, in 1907
- Anna Glowacki, aged 26, who immigrated to the United States from Pstrogowa, Galicia, in 1909
- Franz Glowacki, aged 1, who landed in America from Pstrogowa, Galicia, in 1909
- Alexander Glowacki, aged 17, who landed in America from Lonccim, Russia, in 1910
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| Glowacki migration to Canada | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Glowacki Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century- Tudor Glowacki, who landed in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1897
| Contemporary Notables of the name Glowacki (post 1700) | + |
- Janusz Glowacki (b. 1938), Polish-American author and screenwriter
- Raymond S. Glowacki, American politician, Mayor of Cudahy, Wisconsin, 2000 2
- John W. Glowacki, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate in primary for Delegate to Michigan State Constitutional Convention from Wayne County 9th District, 1961 2
- Henry J. Glowacki, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1860, 1876 2
- Antoni Glowacki, Polish fighter pilot and flying ace in the Polish Air Force then the Royal Air Force, during World War II, credited with 8 aerial victories
- Jerzy Glowacki (b. 1950), Polish former cyclist who competed in the team pursuit event at the 1972 Summer Olympics
- Krzysztof Glowacki (b. 1986), Polish professional boxer and the current WBO cruiserweight champion
- Andrzej Glowacki, Polish philosopher, designer, graphic artist, professor of Academy Of Fine Art in Cracow
- Ryszard Glowacki (b. 1937), Polish engineer of geology, writer, publicist and a science fiction author
- Antoni "Tony" Glowacki DFC, DFM (1910-1980), Polish Second World War fighter pilot in the RAF; he shot down five German aircraft on 24 August 1940 during the Battle of Britain, one of only three pilots who gained "Ace-in-a-day" status
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Glowacki migration to the United States 
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