Stankovich History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Poland

Etymology of Stankovich

What does the name Stankovich mean?

The surname Stankovich is of Polish origin. The name is derived from the personal name "Stanko," and means "son of Stanko."

Early Origins of the Stankovich family

The surname Stankovich 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 Stankovich family

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Stankovich Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Stankewich, Stankiewicz, Stankar, Stanczewicz, Staniewicz and many more.

Early Notables of the Stankovich family

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Migration of the Stankovich family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Matias Stankiewicz, who immigrated to New York in 1836; Franziska Stankiewicz, who traveled from Hamburg to New York in 1872; Elisabeth Stankiewicz, who arrived in Baltimore in 1880.

Contemporary Notables of the name Stankovich (post 1700) +

Eliza Stankovich, Australian Olympic wheelchair racer
Boris Stankovich (b. 1980), New Zealand rugby union player