Show ContentsRomaniuk History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The surname Romaniuk is derived from the Latin name Romaeus and the Greek name Romaios, which refer to a person who was born in the Roman Empire. In later years, this personal name was adopted by those who were Roman or an Italian. This name became popular in both Western and Eastern Europe because it was borne by several early saints including a 7th century Bishop of Rouen.


Canada Romaniuk migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Romaniuk Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
  • Nykola Romaniuk, who arrived in Manitoba in 1898
  • Stephen Romaniuk, who arrived in Manitoba in 1898
  • Wasyl Romaniuk, who arrived in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1898
  • Yustyna Romaniuk, who landed in Manitoba in 1898
  • Nufrasz Romaniuk, who landed in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 1899
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Empress of Ireland
  • Mr. Jakow Romaniuk (1895-1914), Polish Third Class Passenger from Warsaw, Poland who survived the sinking on the Empress of Ireland 1


  1. Commemoration Empress of Ireland 2014. (Retrieved 2014, June 17) . Retrieved from http://www.empress2014.ca/seclangen/listepsc1.html


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