Surname Kuszmierczyk - Meaning and Origin
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Kuszmierczyk: What does the surname Kuszmierczyk mean?
The last name Kuszmierczyk is a Polish surname derived from the word "kgusz" which originally meant farmer. It is believed that the meaning of the name was changed over time and now relates to a type of fish that is known for its strength and resourcefulness.
The surname Kuszmierczyk is believed to be recorded in Poland as early as the 13th century and was most likely (but not positively) first used by a family residing in the area of Myszków and Zagórze Śląskie towns in Upper Silesia.
During the centuries that followed the name was spread throughout the region, quite possibly due to a variety of changes in name spelling caused by different dialects and misspellings. In modern times, the surname is mainly found in Poland and amongst people of Polish descent in other countries.
Modern-day Kuszmierczyks typically come from a variety of backgrounds with this surname denoting occupations such as farmers, entrepreneurs, soldiers, craftsmen and more. The name Kuszmierczyk is likely to represent different types of families, but ultimately all of them stemming from the Polish phrase which means human and can be associated with strength, resourcefulness and solidarity.
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The last name Kuszmierczyk is most commonly found in Poland. Many Kuszmierczyks have lived in Poland since medieval times. The name is said to have come from a nickname meaning ‘curly one’ in the old Polish language. In recent times the name has spread to other countries due to migration and emmigration.
According to statistics, Kuszmierczyk is the 402nd most assumed surname in Poland which puts it amongst the top 100,000 family names in the country. Approximately 25,000 Poles with this name live in Poland today. This surname is most commonly found in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship in Northern Poland and in the neighboring Masovian Voivodeship in central Poland. There are also small numbers of this family name spread across other Voivodeships throughout the country.
Outside of Poland, Kuszmierczyk is much less common, with numbers that fall well below the 1000 mark in countries like the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Germany. People bearing this name in these countries are most likely descendants of Poles, or descendants of individuals born in other countries to Polish immigrants. It is also possible people on distant continents are descendants of those who were born in other countries but now have some Polish heritage.
Variations of the surname Kuszmierczyk
Kuszmierczyk is a Polish surname with several variant spellings. it is derived from the Polish word "Kusza" which means a type of large harpoon used for fishing or hunting. The inhabitants of villages in the Slupca region of present-day Poland were traditionally known as "Kuszmierczyk" which is a combination of the Polish words "Kusza" and "Miarka," which means 'measure.' The alternative spellings of the surname include Kusmierczyk, Kuzmierczyk, Kuszmierski, and Kusmierski.
Variants of the surname Kuszmierczyk are found mainly in Poland, as well as in some countries in the westernmost area of the former Soviet Union, notably Belarus and Ukraine. Some spelling variations also occur in Russia and Lithuania. In addition, the surname is found in other countries in which the three Slavic countries have had a historical presence, such as Armenia, and the countries of the former Austrian-Hungarian Empire, like Austria and Hungary.
In light of the region’s long history of immigration to countries like Germany, the USA and the UK, it is likely that the surname Kuszmierczyk can be found in those countries too, however, due to language barriers and other obstacles, it is difficult to confirm their occurrence. The surname is pronounced Kooz-meer-check in Polish, with slight variations between the spelling variants. For example, the surname Kuzmierczyk is generally pronounced Kooz-meer-chek.
While Kuszmierczyk is a fairly common Polish surname, its many spelling variations make it difficult to trace and track its history, besides the fact that only those bearing the surname likely have any extensive information about their own families.
Famous people with the name Kuszmierczyk
- Martyna Kuszmierczyk: Professional detective, Polish author and television presenter.
- Pawel Kuszmierczyk: Professional footballer, playing in Ekstraklasa for Raków Częstochowa.
- Robert Kuszmierczyk: Polish professional footballer, defender for Raków Częstochowa.
- Wojciech Kuszmierczyk: Retired Polish professional footballer, goalkeeper for Wisła Kraków.
- Łukasz Kuszmierczyk: Retired Polish American professional football player, defender for Manchester United.
- Krzysztof Kuszmierczyk: Polish professional football defender, currently playing for Skra Częstochowa.
- Wojciech Kuszmierczyk: an Academy Award-winning Polish composer and songwriter.
- Radosław Kuszmierczyk: Polish professional skier, competing in slalom and giant slalom.
- Michał Kuszmierczyk: Polish musician, producer and composer.
- Ryszard Kuszmierczyk: Retired Polish footballer, playing for clubs Larissa, Legia Warsaw and Groclin Dyskobolia Grodzisk Wielkopolski.