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The surname Pasternak 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.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pasternak research. Another 87 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1400 is included under the topic Early Pasternak History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Pastorkovic, Pasterwicz, Pasternak, Pastorkoich, Pastorchovic and many more.
More information is included under the topic Early Pasternak Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
In the United States, the name Pasternak is the 18,516th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1