Paszkiewicz History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Paszkiewicz

What does the name Paszkiewicz mean?

The Polish surname Paszkiewicz is of patronymic origin, deriving from the personal name of the father of the initial bearer. In this instance, the surname Paszkiewicz 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 Paszkiewicz 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 Paszkiewicz family

The surname Paszkiewicz 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 Paszkiewicz family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Paszkiewicz 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 Paszkiewicz History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Paszkiewicz Spelling Variations

Spelling 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 Paszkiewicz family

Gustaw Paszkiewicz (1892-1955), Polish soldier of the Imperial Russian Army and officer of the Polish Army...
He was born in the village of Wasiliszki in the Vilna Governorate of the Russian Empire (present-day Belarus) to Leonard Paszkiewicz and Justyna née Tabenska...

Paszkiewicz migration to the United States +

Paszkiewicz Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Jos Paszkiewicz, aged 45, Prussian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Rugia" in 1886 1
Jan Paszkiewicz, aged 16, Prussian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Rugia" in 1886 1
Franz Paszkiewicz, aged 25, Swedish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Etruria" in 1889 1
Mariana Paszkiewicz, aged 3, Polish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Veendam" in 1889 1
Maria Paszkiewicz, aged 19, Austrian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Santiago" in 1889 1
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Paszkiewicz migration to Australia +

Paszkiewicz Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century

Henryk Paszkiewicz, British settler who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Asturias" in 1947 2
Miroslaw-Sulpicjusz Paszkiewicz, British settler who arrived in Sydney, Australia aboard the ship "Strathnaver" in 1948 2

Contemporary Notables of the name Paszkiewicz (post 1700) +

Romuald Paszkiewicz (1941-2003), Polish volleyball player at the 1968 Summer Olympics
Ludwik Witold Paszkiewicz (1907-1940), Polish fighter pilot and flying ace in the Polish Air Force then the Royal Air Force, during World War II, credited with 6 aerial victories
Kazimierz Paszkiewicz (1935-1980), Polish modern pentathlete, he competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics
Gustaw Paszkiewicz (1892-1955), born in present day Belarus, soldier of the Imperial Russian Army, and officer of the Polish Army

Sources +

Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
National Archives of Australia retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au