Sajak History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Poland

Etymology of Sajak

What does the name Sajak mean?

The distinguished surname Sajak is of Polish origin, and is derived from the Polish word "zajac," meaning "hare." The name was likely first borne by someone who hunted hare.

Early Origins of the Sajak family

The surname Sajak 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 Sajaks 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 Sajak family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Sajak research. Another 142 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1412, 1464, 1500, 1597, 1600, 1722, 1723, 1791, 1818 and 1826 are included under the topic Early Sajak History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Sajak Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Zajac, Sajaczek, Zayac, Zajack, Zajaksky, Zajakski, Sajeck, Zejac, Zejazek, Sajak, Sayjack, Sajack and many more.

Early Notables of the Sajak family

many members the Zajacek family of Stammsitz, who lived in Poland and Bohemia and owned the principalities of Oppeln, Ratibor, Teschen, and Troppau. Friedrich Wilhelm von Zajicek was lord of Zamislau in 1722, and in...
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Migration of the Sajak family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johann Zajac, who came to Galveston, Texas in 1854; Ludwig Zajac, who was naturalized in Texas in 1865; Frank Zajicek, who arrived in Chicago in 1866; Anna Zajicek, who came to Baltimore in 1868.

Contemporary Notables of the name Sajak (post 1700) +

Pat Sajak, American prominent television host of North America's "Wheel of Fortune" game show