Wachowski History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

Early Origins of the Wachowski family

The surname Wachowski was first found in Silesia, where the name gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates and branches, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society.

Early History of the Wachowski family

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Wachowski Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wach, Wachoski, Wahowicz, Wachowski, Waczkowski, Waczewski and many more.

Early Notables of the Wachowski family

the Wachowski family of Silesia

Wachowski migration to the United States +

Wachowski Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Apolonia Wachowski, aged 20, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Ohio" in 1870 1
And. Wachowski, aged 28, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Ohio" in 1870 1
Franz Wachowski, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Ohio" in 1870 1
Rosalie Wachowski, aged 26, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Wisconsin" in 1873 1
Franca Wachowski, aged 26, Prussian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Silesia" in 1881 1
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Wachowski migration to Australia +

Wachowski Settlers in Australia in the 20th Century

Mr. Kazimierz Wachowski, British settler who arrived in Australia aboard the ship "Asturias" in 1948 2

Contemporary Notables of the name Wachowski (post 1700) +

Lilly Wachowski (b. 1967), born Andy Wachowski, American film and television director, writer and producer, one half of the Wachowskis duo, best known for their work on the Matrix movies, V for Vendetta, Speed Racer, Jupiter Ascending and many more
Lana Wachowski (b. 1965), born Larry Wachowski, American film and television director, writer and producer, one half of the Wachowskis duo, best known for their work on the Matrix movies, V for Vendetta, Speed Racer, Jupiter Ascending and many more
Mieczyslaw Wachowski (b. 1950), Polish politician, former Minister of State, close friend and aide of Lech Walesa

Sources +

Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
National Archives of Australia retrieved 29th July 2021. Retrieved from https://recordsearch.naa.gov.au