Evanko History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Poland

Early Origins of the Evanko family

The surname Evanko 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 Evanko family

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Evanko Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Evancho, Eynarowicz, Eynarokowsky, Evanowicz, Evanowski and many more.

Early Notables of the Evanko family

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Migration of the Evanko family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Nicodemus Evanowski who emigrated to America in 1830.

Contemporary Notables of the name Evanko (post 1700) +

Paul J. Evanko (1946-2024), American police officer, 17th Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police (1995-2003)