The surname Wojciech was first found in East Prussia and Poland, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging Medieval society. Schuschke became part of the main royal Clan of Korab, one of the 12 noble tribes of Poland. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status.
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Early History of the Wojciech family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Wojciech research. Another 70 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1688 is included under the topic Early Wojciech History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Wojciech Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Korab, Schuschke, Korabiewski, Rusiecki and many more.
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Early Notables of the Wojciech family
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Migration of the Wojciech family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Anne Korab, who arrived in New York, NY in 1854; Cath Korab, who came to New York, NY in 1854; Paul Korab, who came to New York, NY in 1854; Jan Korab, who settled in New York, NY in 1890.
Contemporary Notables of the name Wojciech (post 1700)
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Wojciech Jasinski (b. 1948), Polish politician, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of PKN Orlen
Wojciech Zygmunt Pszoniak (1942-2020), Polish film and theatre actor
Wojciech Janowski (b. 1949), Polish-born Monegasque businessman, diplomat and philanthropist
Wojciech Wiszniewski (1946-1981), Polish filmmaker
Wojciech Tarka, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 1932 1
Wojciech Bartos Glowacki (1758-1794), also known also as Bartosz Glowacki, a Polish peasant who was the most famous member of the kosynierzy during the Kosciuszko Uprising in 1794
Wojciech Wilk (b. 1972), Polish politician, Member of the Sejm in 2005
Wojciech Ponikiewski, Polish Ambassador to Italy
Wojciech Hieronim Nowacki (b. 1958), Polish politician
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