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The Kuchinski surname is derived from the Polish word "kucharz," which was derived from the occupational name which meant "cook."
The surname Kuchinski 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. Wolczyn was the seat of the Czartoryski family. 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.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kuchinski research. Another 118 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1408, 1452, 1500, 1620, 1648 and 1697 are included under the topic Early Kuchinski History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Kucharski, Kukarski, Kuekzkowski, Kuezuk, Kurcewski and many more.
More information is included under the topic Early Kuchinski Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: John Kucharski who emigrated to Pennsylvania in 1890; Konstantin Kucharski who arrived in New York City in 1912 on the "SS President Lincoln".