Slawski Surname History

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Poland

Etymology of Slawski

What does the name Slawski mean?

The surname Slawski comes from the Polish word "Slazak," which denotes an inhabitant of Silesia.

Early Origins of the Slawski family

The surname Slawski was first found in Novwina in Cracow, a province of Poland which lies centrally, bounded by Kielce, Lublin, Silesia and Lwow. The capitol city is Cracow, said to be the intellectual center of Poland. The region is composed of Poles and Gorale (Highlanders) who speak their own dialect and wear picturesque costumes. The chief towns of the province are Cracow, Tarnow, and Nowy Sacz. 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 Slawski family

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Slawski Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Slazinik, Slaski, Slezanski, Slaznick, Szlaszak, Szlazak, Szlezak, Slazak, Slezak, Szelesnick and many more.

Early Notables of the Slawski family

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Migration of the Slawski family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: H. Slezack, who arrived in New York, NY in 1864; Adalbert Slezak, who came to New York in 1879; Franziska Slezak, who came to Baltimore in 1882; Josef Slezak, who settled in New York, NY in 1884.

Contemporary Notables of the name Slawski (post 1700) +

Tadeusz Slawski, Polish author, known for his books about village history, life and traditions in his native Polish village Swiecany