| ![Show Contents]() Zajicek History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Poland
Etymology of ZajicekWhat does the name Zajicek mean? The distinguished surname Zajicek is of Polish origin, and is derived from the Polish word "zajac," meaning "hare." The name was likely first borne by someone who hunted hare. Early Origins of the Zajicek familyThe surname Zajicek 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. Wolczyn was the seat of the Czartoryski family. 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 Zajiceks 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 Zajicek familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Zajicek research. Another 142 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1412, 1464, 1500, 1597, 1600, 1722, 1723, 1791, 1818 and 1826 are included under the topic Early Zajicek History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Zajicek Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Zajac, Sajaczek, Zayac, Zajack, Zajaksky, Zajakski, Sajeck, Zejac, Zejazek, Sajak, Sayjack, Sajack and many more. Early Notables of the Zajicek family- Friedrich Wilhelm von Zajicek was lord of Zamislau in 1722, and in 1723, Heinrich Leopold von Zajicek was lord of Czernitz and Szczyrbitz and member of the land tribunal in the principalities of Oppel...
Zajicek Rankingthe United States, the name Zajicek is the 16,665th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
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Zajicek Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Frank Zajicek, who arrived in Chicago in 1866
- Anna Zajicek, who settled in Baltimore in 1868
- Alois Zajicek, who immigrated to New York in 1891
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