Sypniewski History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Sypniewski familyThe 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 familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Sypniewski research. Another 78 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1790 is included under the topic Early Sypniewski History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Sypniewski Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Sypniewski, Sipniewski, Sypniewsky, Sypniowski, Sypniowsky and many more. Early Notables of the Sypniewski familyProminent among those of the name Sypniewski in this period were
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Sypniewski Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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