| ![Show Contents]() Paskiewicz History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of PaskiewiczWhat does the name Paskiewicz mean? The Polish surname Paskiewicz is of patronymic origin, deriving from the personal name of the father of the initial bearer. In this instance, the surname Paskiewicz derives from "Paszko", a pet form of the Polish personal name "Pawel", which is rendered in English as "Paul" and the Polish patronymic suffix "-ewicz" denoting "son or descendant of". Thus, the surname Paskiewicz signifies "son or descendant of Paszko (little or young Pawel)". The personal name Pawel or Paul derives from the Latin name "Paulus" which signifies "small" and it has always been popular in Christendom. Early Origins of the Paskiewicz familyThe surname Paskiewicz 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. Wolczyn was the seat of the Czartoryski family. 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 Paskiewicz familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Paskiewicz research. Another 244 words (17 lines of text) covering the years 1495, 1499, 1697, 1769, 1825, 1892, 1894, 1914 and 1955 are included under the topic Early Paskiewicz History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Paskiewicz Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Paszkiewicz, Paszkowicz, Paszwic, Paszyc, Paskuwitz, Paszewicz, Pieszkiewicz, Pieszkowicz, Pieszwicki, Faszkiewicz, Faszkowicz, Faszyc and many more. Early Notables of the Paskiewicz familyGustaw Paszkiewicz (1892-1955), Polish soldier of the Imperial Russian Army and officer of the Polish Army. He entered the military service in 1914, at the age of 22, fighting as Russian soldier in World War I. He was born in the village of Wasiliszki in the Vilna Governorate of the Russian Empire (present-day Belarus) to Leonard...
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