Aleksandrowicz History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Poland

Early Origins of the Aleksandrowicz family

The surname Aleksandrowicz was first found in Cracow a province of Poland which lies centrally, bounded by Kielce, Lublin, Silesia and Lwow The captial city is Cracow, said to be the intellectual center of Poland. The region is composed of Poles and Gorale (Highlanders) who speak their own dialect and wear picturesque costumes. The chief towns of the province are Cracow, Tarnow, and Nowy Sacz. 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. The family were associated with the royal tribes of Koscieza and Srexiawa.

Early History of the Aleksandrowicz family

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Aleksandrowicz Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Alexandrowicz, Aleksandrowicz and others.

Early Notables of the Aleksandrowicz family

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Migration of the Aleksandrowicz family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: individuals whose social, cultural and professional accomplishments were known on both sides of the Atlantic.

Contemporary Notables of the name Aleksandrowicz (post 1700) +

Julian Aleksandrowicz (1908-1988), Polish medical professional, professor of medicine, a notable specialist on leukemia
Patryk Aleksandrowicz (b. 1983), Polish professional football player who plays for Agrotikos Asteras
Ze'ev "Wilhelm" Aleksandrowicz (1905-1992), Israeli photographer, known for his work in Palestine and Japan, during the first half of the 1930s