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Early Origins of the Pinsky family

The surname Pinsky was first found in Lemberg(Lwow,) a province of Poland. It is bounded by Lublin, Cracow, Tarnopol and Stanislawow. The main cities are those of Lemberg, Prezymysl, Drohobycz, Rzeszow, Jaraslow, Sambor and Sanock. The town of Lemberg was an important trading post with the east. While Polish represents the majority of its peoples there is also a major Ukrainian representation. 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 Pinsky family

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Pinsky Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Pinkus, Pinczowski, Pinski, Pienczykowski, Pienkiewicz, Pinkuss, Pinkas, Pienkowski, Ponikiewski and many more.

Early Notables of the Pinsky family

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United States Pinsky migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Pinsky Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Arthur Pinsky, who was naturalized in Pennsylvania in 1901

Contemporary Notables of the name Pinsky (post 1700) +

  • Tara L. Pinsky, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Rhode Island, 2012 [1]
  • Paul G. Pinsky, American Democratic Party politician, Member of Maryland State House of Delegates District 22, 1987-90; Elected Maryland State Senate 22nd District 1998 [1]
  • Esther F. Pinsky, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1940 (alternate), 1956, 1964 [1]
  • Edward Pinsky, American politician, Candidate for Connecticut State House of Representatives from Wallingford, 1920 [1]

RMS Titanic
  • Mrs. Rosa Pinsky, aged 21, American Second Class passenger from Brooklyn, New York who sailed aboard the RMS Titanic and survived the sinking escaping on life boat 9 [2]


  1. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 21) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
  2. Titanic Passenger List - Titanic Facts. (Retrieved 2016, July 13) . Retrieved from http://www.titanicfacts.net/titanic-passenger-list.html


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