Lewandowski History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Lewandowski

What does the name Lewandowski mean?

The Lewandowski family name is a significant part of the long, complex history that belongs to Poland. This surname is a habitation name that was derived from a Polish estate called Lewandw. The original bearers of this name, then, lived on or near that estate. The name of the estate was probably derived from the Polish personal name Lewanda or Levon, which are derived from the root leo, meaning "lion" or perhaps from the word lewanda, lawenda meaning "lavender" or the geographical name Levant.

One source claims the name is from Lewandow, (Lewand's settlement) 1 now part of Warsaw, but this is unlikely as this was established in the 19th century and the family records date back to at least the 17th century. 2

The Polish suffix "-ski" (masculine) and "ska" (feminine) means "from, of " and is often found in surnames of local origin. Therefore, the surname Lewandowski signifies "one who came from the state of Lewandow".

Early Origins of the Lewandowski family

The surname Lewandowski was first found in Halicz, in Galizia (Poland). A member of the family, Adalbert-Johann Levandoski was registered among the nobility of Galizia on June 1783 and his grandson Wilhelm was registered in 1828 (Matrikel des Adels von Galizien). The family was divided in two branches. The first branch had their ancestral seat located in the district of Halicz and three of their members, Josef, Johann and Anton Levandowski became members of the nobility of Galizia in 1787.

The other branch came from the state of Halicz and one of the descendants of this family, Martin Levandowski was ennobled in 1782.

Another Lewandowski family became members of the order of knighthood of Prussia.

Early History of the Lewandowski family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lewandowski research. The years 1608, 1760, 1791, 1799, 1867 and 1908 are included under the topic Early Lewandowski History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Lewandowski Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Levandowski, Levandowska, Levandoski, Levandoska, Levandusky, Levandowski and many more.

Early Notables of the Lewandowski family

Joannes Lewandowski from Rudawa 1760
Johann Lewandowski 1867
Franz Lewandowski 1908

Lewandowski Ranking

the United States, the name Lewandowski is the 3,176^th most popular surname with an estimated 9,948 people with that name. 3 However, in France, the name Lewandowski is ranked the 2,865^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,000 - 2,500 people with that name. 4

Lewandowski migration to the United States +

Lewandowski Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Martin Lewandowski, aged 26, Polish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Tuisko” in 1848 5
Noelart Lewandowski, aged 28, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Dorette” in 1868 5
W. Lewandowski, aged 45, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Victoria” in 1870 5
Michel Lewandowski, aged 6, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Victoria” in 1870 5
Antonie Lewandowski, aged 42, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Victoria” in 1870 5
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Lewandowski migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Lewandowski Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Maciej Michal Lewandowski, aged 27, (d. 1923), Polish settler who arrived in Jacksons Bay, New Zealand aboard the ship “Fritz Reuter” in 1876
Jozafina Lewandowski, (née Meller), aged 28, (d. 1932), Polish settler who arrived in Jacksons Bay, New Zealand aboard the ship “Fritz Reuter” in 1876
Jan Lewandowski, aged 2, (d. 1916), Polish settler who arrived in Jacksons Bay, New Zealand aboard the ship “Fritz Reuter” in 1876
Margaret Lewandowski, infant born at sea, (d. 1959), Polish settler who arrived in Jacksons Bay, New Zealand aboard the ship “Fritz Reuter” in 1876

Contemporary Notables of the name Lewandowski (post 1700) +

Corey Lewandowski (b. 1973), American political consultant, Senior Advisor to the United States Department of Homeland Security (2025-)
Gina Lewandowski (b. 1985), American soccer player and assistant coach for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Edmund Lewandowski (1914-1998), American Precisionist artist who was often exhibited in the Downtown Gallery
Adolph J. Lewandowski (1905-1961), American football and basketball coach
Joseph A. Lewandowski, American Democratic Party politician, Mayor of Hamtramck, Michigan, 1934-36; Candidate for Circuit Judge in Michigan 3rd Circuit, 1957, 1959 6
John W. Lewandowski, American Republican politician, Candidate in primary for Michigan State Senate 2nd District, 1952 7
David S. Lewandowski, American Republican politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 33rd District, 1984 7
Dan Lewandowski, American Democratic Party politician, Chair of Winnebago County Democratic Party, 2009 7
Chester Lewandowski (1902-1974), American Democratic Party politician, Member of Michigan State House of Representatives from Wayne County 1st District, 1949-54; Defeated in primary, 1954 7
... (Another 22 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Historic Events for the Lewandowski family +

Empress of Ireland

Mr. B. Lewandowski (d. 1914), Canadian Third Class Passenger from Galt, Ontario, Canada who was traveling aboard the Empress of Ireland and died in the sinking 7

Sources +

Smith, Eldson Coles, New Dictionary of American Family Names New York: Harper & Row, 1956. Print
Hanks, Patricia and Flavia Hodges, A Dictionary of Surnames. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1988. Print. (ISBN 0-19-211592-8)
"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
Ellis Island Passenger Search (Retrieved 24th October 2022).https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 28) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
Commemoration Empress of Ireland 2014. (Retrieved 2014, June 17) . Retrieved from http://www.empress2014.ca/seclangen/listepsc1.html