| ![Show Contents]() Wojciech History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Early Origins of the Wojciech familyThe 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. Early History of the Wojciech familyThis 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. Wojciech Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Korab, Schuschke, Korabiewski, Rusiecki and many more. Early Notables of the Wojciech familyMore information is included under the topic Early Wojciech Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Wojciech familySome 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) | + |
- Jerzy Wojciech Lukaszewski (1924-2020), Polish and Belgian academic and diplomat
- Wojciech Antoni Radomski (b. 1941), Polish engineer, professor of technical sciences, specializing in bridge construction, concrete structures, composite materials
- Wojciech Lukaszewski (1936-1978), Polish composer, pedagogue, music writer and musical impresario
- Wojciech Kowalewski (b. 1977), Polish former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper
- Wojciech Kaminski (b. 1974), Polish professional basketball coach
- Wojciech Kaminski (b. 2001), Polish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder
- Wojciech Niemiec (1956-2021), Polish footballer
- Wojciech Jakubowski (1712-1784), Polish field marshal of the French army, politician, diplomat and writer
- Wojciech Jerzy Jakubowski (b. 1967), Polish political scientist, professor of social sciences and academic teacher
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