Matkowski History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Matkowski familyThe surname Matkowski 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. 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 Matkowski familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Matkowski research. Another 141 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1410, 1476 and 1819 are included under the topic Early Matkowski History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Matkowski Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Matuszewski, Matuszewicz, Matuszewkski, Matkowsky, Mathuskowsky, Mathkowski, Mathkuszewiwcz and many more. Early Notables of the Matkowski familyMore information is included under the topic Early Matkowski Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Matkowski familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Antanas Matuszewsky, who sailed from Hamburg to New York in 1872; Florentina and Franciszek Matuszewski, who were both baptized in Baltimore in 1886; Jacob Matuszewski, who was naturalized in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania in 1888.
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