Stankowski History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Poland

Etymology of Stankowski

What does the name Stankowski mean?

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

Early Origins of the Stankowski family

The surname Stankowski 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 Stankowski family

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Stankowski Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Stankowski family

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Stankowski migration to the United States +

Stankowski Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Istvan Stankowski, aged 27, who landed in America from N. Geres, Hungary, in 1905
Franciszek Stankowski, aged 38, who landed in America from Oboz, Russia, in 1908
Adolf Stankowski, aged 20, who immigrated to America from Kownatki, Russia, in 1909
Stanislaw Stankowski, aged 30, who landed in America from Angustowo, Russia, in 1910
Anna Stankowski, aged 25, who landed in America from Prenczki, Russia, in 1911
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Contemporary Notables of the name Stankowski (post 1700) +

Paul Francis Stankowski (b. 1969), American professional golfer
Anton Stankowski (1906-1998), German graphic designer, photographer and painter

Historic Events for the Stankowski family +

USS Indianapolis

Archie Joseph Stankowski, American crew member on board the ship "USS Indianapolis" when she was on a top secret trip for the first nuclear weapon, she was sunk by Japanese Navy on 30th July 1945, he was one of the many who were killed in the sinking due to exposure, dehydration, saltwater poisoning and shark attacks 1

Sources +

Final Crew List, retrieved 2021, October 30th Retrieved from https://www.ussindianapolis.com/final-crew