Where Does the Klimkiewicz Surname Come From?

Behind the Klimkiewicz surname stands Klimek, a Polish name that clerks and families wrote in more than one way. The family name meaning is “Little Clement”, the same as for Klimek.

• Klimkiewicz is listed among the recognised spellings of Klimek.
• Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms.
• In the 2010 US Census, 278 Americans gave Klimkiewicz as their last name (rank 70,403).
• You may also find the name written Klimeck, Klimczak and Klimmek.

Family crest and blazon

Arms linked to Klimek and its spellings were granted to individual families; our heraldry team traces which line they belonged to. For the full story, order the Klimkiewicz surname pack.