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Etymology of Lawniczak

What does the name Lawniczak mean?

The Lawniczak surname comes from the Polish root word "lawa," which means "bench." The term "lawnik," is to denote a town councillor or juror.

Early Origins of the Lawniczak family

The surname Lawniczak 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 Lawniczak family

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Lawniczak Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Lawniczak, Lawniczek, Lawnik, Lawecki and others.

Early Notables of the Lawniczak family

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Migration of the Lawniczak family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Anton Lawnikowicz, who arrived at Baltimore on the " SS Hannover" on April 12, 1909; as well as Andrew Lanski who was naturalized in Detroit in 1930..

Contemporary Notables of the name Lawniczak (post 1700)+

  • Ryszard Lawniczak (b. 1940), Polish, Professor of Economics, International Business and International Public Relations Poznan University of Economics (Akademia Ekonomiczna) Poznan, Poland
  • Anna T Lawniczak, Polish/Canadian professor of Applied mathematics at Louisiana State University, and University of Toronto

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