Karczmarek History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The German surname Karczmarek is derived from the Old German word "Kretscham," meaning "inn." The name was most likely first borne by an innkeeper.

Early Origins of the Karczmarek family

The surname Karczmarek was first found in Saxony, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates and branches, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society. The earliest recorded bearer was Henczel Kreczmar, who lived in Jitschin in 1363.

Early History of the Karczmarek family

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Karczmarek Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kartschner, Kartschmer, Kretschmar, Karczmar, Karczmarski, Karczmarek, Kretzschmer, Kretchmann, Kretschmeyer, Kartschmeyer, Kartchmann, Karstener, Creekmore, Kretschmer, Kretzchmar, Cretschemer, Kreczmer and many more.

Early Notables of the Karczmarek family

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Karczmarek migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Karczmarek Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Rosalia Karczmarek, who arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1898

Contemporary Notables of the name Karczmarek (post 1700) +

Agata Karczmarek (1963-2016), née Jaroszek, a Polish gymnast and long jumper