Lenski Surname History

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Poland

Etymology of Lenski

What does the name Lenski mean?

The Lenski 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 Lenski family

The surname Lenski 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 Lenski family

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Lenski Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Lenski family

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Migration of the Lenski 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 Lenski (post 1700) +

Gerhard Emmanuel Lenski Jr. (1924-2015), American sociologist and professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Marion Lenski, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kansas, 1956, 1960 (alternate) 1
Joseph Lenski, American politician, Mayor of Pittsburg, Kansas, 1955 2
Frank Lenski, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kansas, 1956 2

Sources +

The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 7) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html