| ![Show Contents]() Kowalsky History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Over the course of its history, the boundaries of Poland changed frequently and as a result, Polish names have much in common with other Slavic names in the way they are formed. Polish surnames often end with a diminutive suffix, such as "-owicz," "ak," "ski," or "ska." The family name Kowalsky is an occupational type of surname, derived from the occupation of blacksmith. This name is a derivative of the word "kowal" which means "blacksmith" and, since this used to be a rather common profession, there were many bearers of the name. In fact, Kowalsky is one of the most common surnames in contemporary Poland. Early Origins of the Kowalsky familyThe surname Kowalsky was first found in Galicia which lies in southern Poland on the northern slopes of the Carpathians. It was overrun by Monguls in 1223. The region is composed of Polish and Ukrainian natives, the latter being to the east. The Ruthenian nobles adopted the Catholic faith and the Polish tongue. 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 Kowalsky familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kowalsky research. Another 71 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Kowalsky History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kowalsky Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Kowalski, Kowal, Kovalski, Kovel, Kovalski, Kofax, Kowalczyk, Kowalik, Kovaricek, Kovarik and many more. Early Notables of the Kowalsky familyMore information is included under the topic Early Kowalsky Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Kowalsky RankingIn the United States, the name Kowalsky is the 14,859th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
 Kowalsky migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Kowalsky Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Isaac Kowalsky, aged 29, arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Kroonland" from Antwerp, Belgium 2
- Wladyslawa Kowalsky, aged 42, destined for Brooklyn, N.Y., arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "New Rochelle" from Danzig, Poland 2
- Jadwiga Kowalsky, aged 17, destined for Brooklyn, N.Y., arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "New Rochelle" from Danzig, Poland 2
- Sofia Kowalsky, aged 14, destined for Brooklyn, N.Y., arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "New Rochelle" from Danzig, Poland 2
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- Colonel Henry I. Kowalsky (1859-1914), American defense attorney who was employed by King Leopold II of Belgium as a lobbyist to the US government in favor of the Congo Free State
- Aleksander Kowalsky (b. 1943), Croatian-Austrian classical music conductor
- Elaine Kowalsky (1948-2005), Canadian printmaker and artists' rights campaigner
- Rick Kowalsky (b. 1972), Canadian former professional NHL ice hockey player who played from 1993 to 2005
- Myron Kowalsky (b. 1941), retired Canadian politician, teacher, and former Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan (1986-2007)
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SS Alcoa Puritan - A.L. Kowalsky, American Radio Operator from Shipton, Pennsylvania, who was working aboard the SS Alcoa Puritan (1942) traveling from Port of Spain, Trinidad to Mobile, Alabama when it was torpedoed by U-boat U-507; he survived the sinking 3
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Kowalsky migration to the United States 
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