Sypniewski History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Poland

Early Origins of the Sypniewski family

The surname Sypniewski 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. The surname arrived from East Prussia in 1490. They were of the royal Clan of Odrowaz and were a branch of that Clan. Odrowz is a Polish "Coat of Arms," that was used by several "szlachta" families from the times of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. 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 Sypniewski family

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Sypniewski Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Sypniewski, Sipniewski, Sypniewsky, Sypniowski, Sypniowsky and many more.

Early Notables of the Sypniewski family

Boniface Sypniewski, 18th century Prussian nobleman
the Sypniewski family of Polesie

Sypniewski migration to the United States +

Sypniewski Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

James Sypniewski and Franziska Sypniewski, who arrived in New York on April 26, 1880 at age 40, from Bremen, Germany, aboard the "Ohio"
John Sypniewski, who arrived in New York on April 19, 1881, aboard the "Silesia"

Contemporary Notables of the name Sypniewski (post 1700) +

Igor Sypniewski (1974-2022), nicknamed Sypa, a Polish professional footballer who played as a forward
Felix Sypniewski (1830-1902), Polish painter
Bernard Paul Sypniewski, Assistant professor of Computer Science at Rowan University, New Jersey
Dr. Holly Sypniewski, assistant professor of classical studies at Millsaps College, Mississippi