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Osowski Family Crest Download (JPG) Heritage Series - 600 DPI

Family Crest Download (JPG) Heritage Series - 600 DPI

Etymology of Osowski

What does the name Osowski mean?

The Osowski name is derived from any of various place names such as Osów, Osowa, Osowo, Ossowo, Ossowa, and Ossów in Warszawa. These place names come from either the word "osowy" meaning "aspen," or "osa," meaning "wasp."

Early Origins of the Osowski family

The surname Osowski was first found in West Prussia, Poland and Pomerelia, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families in the western region. The surname is generally understood to be a habitation name. From the 13th century onwards the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Early History of the Osowski family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Osowski research. Another 95 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1360, 1643 and 1778 are included under the topic Early Osowski History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Osowski Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Ossowski, Ossowscy, Ossowsky, Ossowsci, Osowski, Osowscy, Osowsky and many more.

Early Notables of the Osowski family

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Osowski migration to the United States +



Osowski Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • John Osowski, who arrived in Kansas in 1925

Contemporary Notables of the name Osowski (post 1700) +

  • Mark Osowski (1963-2004), American basketball head coach

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