Surname Bogdanowicz - Meaning and Origin

Bogdanowicz: What does the surname Bogdanowicz mean?

Bogdanowicz (also spelled Bogdanovich or Bogdanowicz) is an Eastern European surname of Polish, Belarusian, and Lithuanian origin. The name is derived from the root Bogdan, which comes from two old Slavic words: bog, meaning "god," and dan, meaning "gift." Essentially, the name translates to “God’s gift,” or “gift of God,” and was likely used to denote children who were seen to be a particularly blessing from God. It is believed that the name was first popularized in Poland after the patron saint of Poland, Saint Stanislaus, who was also known by the name of Bogdan.

The spelling of the name can vary depending on the dialect of the language being spoken. In Polish, it is usually spelled Bogdanowicz. In much of Belarus, it is Bogdanovich. In some cases, it is also found as Bogdanov.

The surname is now common among family lines throughout Eastern Europe, but it is also found in pockets of America and other parts of the world, as it has been spread through families emigrating from the region. Some celebrated bearers of the name include the American filmmaker Peter Bogdanovich (1939 - present), the Russian avant-garde composer Nikolai Bogdanov-Belsky (1881 - 1945), and the Polish artist Zdzisław Marek Bogdanowicz (1941 - 2017).

Bogdanowicz: Where does the name Bogdanowicz come from?

The surname Bogdanowicz is most common today in Central and Eastern Europe, particularly in Poland and Ukraine. In Poland, it is the 27th most common surname, and in Ukraine it is the 123rd most popular surname. It is also commonly found in Austria, Lithuania, Belarus, Russia, the Czech Republic, and the United States.

In Poland, the surname is most common in the western Voivodeships of Greater Poland, Lower Silesia, and Łódź. In Ukraine, it is most commonly found in the east of the country, particularly the Donetsk region, the Kharkiv region, and the Lviv region.

The surname is also common in Canada, especially in Ontario and Quebec. It is also found in Australia and Argentia. Colombian immigrants to the United States have also adopted the surname.

The specific history of the surname cannot be definitively traced. However, it is likely that it is derived from the given name "Lech," which is a Slavic form of the given name "Lawrence."

Variations of the surname Bogdanowicz

The variants, spellings, and surnames of the same origin for the surname Bogdanowicz are the following:

• Bogdanoff

• Bogdanów

• Bogdanovich

• Bogdanovski

• Bogdanow

• Bogdánoff

• Bogdánović

• Bogdánovics

• Bogdánowski

• Bogdano

• Bogdanoff

• Bogdanowitsch

• Bogdanutiu

• Bogdany

• Bogdàno

• Bogdáno

• Bogdànovics

• Bogdàny

• Bógdano

• Bógdoi

• Bogdaw

• Bógdon

• Bogdono

• Bogdunoff

• Bögdon

• Bogńü

• Bogonò

• Boguno

• Boguskì

• Boghdanoff

• Boghdono

• Bogi

• Bogo

• Bogonoff

• Boghdano

• Boghdany

• Boghdono

• Boghdunoff

• Bog Ï

• Boglea

• Bogos

• Bogovanoff

• Bogovick

• Bogovics

• Bogovicsi

• Bogowskì

• Boguwinek

• Boguwyn

• Bohdan

• Bohdanoff

• Bohdanowicz

• Bodan

• Boghdanovici

• Bodanoff

• Bodano

• Bodangoff

• Bodinoff

• Boghdanovitch

• Bodnariuc

• Bodnaroff

• Boghdanovitsh

• Bodnaruk

• Bodnya

• Bogoshin

• Boguskìi

• Bohdanov

• Bohdas

• Bohdałk

• Bodnyuk

• Bogen

• Bodolica

• Bogić

• Boggas

• Bogičević

• Boggio

• Bodola

• Bokányi

• Bogyacso

• Bokhail

• Bogićević

• Bokila

• Bodolai

• Bogicevic

• Bokota

• Bodoczky

• Bogicic

• Bokotchan

• Bogilewicz

• Bokotiak

• Bogilli

• Bokovco

• Bogin

• Boksa

• Bogisch

• Bokšić

• Bogiski

• Bokšo

• Bogiw

• Bokács

• Bogić

• Bolacsek

• Bodolay

• Bokorkoff

• Samuraiarcon

The surname Bogdanowicz of Slavic origin comes from the personal name Bogdan (which also means "God's given one") and the Polish UNESCO suffix "-owicz". Variants of the surname are generally found in Southeastern Europe, including Russia and Ukraine. The variants of Bogdanowicz can be attributed to the Slavic spelling of the name, the mixture of Russian and Ukrainian language, and the adoption of other languages in areas where this surname is found. In the United States, the surname is often found in the form of Bogdanoff, Bogdanowicz, and Bogdanovich.

Famous people with the name Bogdanowicz

• Anna Bogdanowicz: Polish model and actress
• Kim Bogdanowicz: Canadian singer and songwriter
• Peter Bogdanowicz: Polish actor and film director
• Natalia Bogdanowicz: Polish alpinist and mountaineer
• Grażyna Bogdanowicz: Polish poet, prose writer, and playwright
• Yuri Bogdanowicz: Russian singer and teacher
• Tomasz Bogdanowicz: Polish theatre actor
• Robert Bogdanowicz: Polish film director and actor
• Jacek Bogdanowicz: Polish politician
• Renata Bogdanowicz: Polish singer and songwriter

Other surnames

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