Piotrowski Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Piotrowski name began, what it means, and how Herald Lab researches a Piotrowski coat of arms.
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Origin of the Piotrowski name
Piotrowski is a Polish habitational surname from one of the many places called Piotrowo, Piotrów or Piotrowice, all named after a man called Piotr (Peter). The ending -owski was widely adopted by gentry and later by all classes. The surname is found across Poland, especially in Mazovia and Greater Poland.
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This overview covers the Piotrowski name in Poland. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Germany and Canada; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Piotrowski name FAQ
What does the Piotrowski name mean?
From Piotrowo, Peter's place. Common variants include Piotrowska, Pietrowski, Petrowski.
Where does the Piotrowski surname come from?
It originates in Poland, and is also found in the United States, Germany and Canada.
Is there a Piotrowski coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Piotrowski crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Piotrowski 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).