Show ContentsKrawczuk History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The Krawczuk surname was an occupational name derived from the Ukrainian word "kravchik," a diminutive form of the Polish word "krawiec," which mean "tailor." Both of these words are derived from the Old Slavic word "kroit," which meant "to cut."

Krawczuk Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Krovyak, Kravyak, Krovak, Krov, Krovanetsky, Kravchuk, Kravets, Kravchenko, Kravcheniuk, Kravch, Kravchik, Krawchenko, Krawec, Krawetz and many more.


United States Krawczuk migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Krawczuk Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Aerum Krawczuk, aged 14, originally from Janowo, Poland, who arrived in New York in 1921 aboard the ship "Potomac" from Bremerhaven 1
  • Mina Krawczuk, aged 37, originally from Wolkowysk, Poland, who arrived in New York in 1921 aboard the ship "Ryndam" from Rotterdam, Netherlands 1
  • Isaac Krawczuk, aged 8, originally from Wolkowysk, Poland, who arrived in New York in 1921 aboard the ship "Ryndam" from Rotterdam, Netherlands 1
  • Berel Krawczuk, aged 12, originally from Wolkowysk, Poland, who arrived in New York in 1921 aboard the ship "Ryndam" from Rotterdam, Netherlands 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Krawczuk (post 1700) +

  • Aleksander Krawczuk (1922-2023), Polish historian and academic, Minister of Culture from 1986 to 1989
  • Lukasz Krawczuk (b. 1989), Polish two-time silver medalist sprinter specializing in the 400 meters
  • Adam Krawczuk (b. 1971), Polish actor, known for Pól serio (2000), Cialo (2003) and Tango z aniolem (2005)


  1. Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result


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