Pietrzak Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Pietrzak name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Pietrzak name
Pietrzak is a Polish patronymic from Piotr (Peter), with the suffix -ak, meaning "son of Piotr" or "little Peter". Peter comes from Greek petros, "rock", and the apostle's name was among the most popular in medieval Poland. The surname is especially common in central Poland, notably the Łódź region and Mazovia.
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This overview covers the Pietrzak name in Poland. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Pietrzak name FAQ
What does the Pietrzak name mean?
Son of Piotr (Peter). Common variants include Pietrzyk, Pietrzykowski, Pietrak.
Where does the Pietrzak surname come from?
It originates in Poland, and is also found in the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom.
Is there a Pietrzak coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Pietrzak crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Pietrzak coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Rymut, Nazwiska Polaków; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).