Kraj Name Meaning, Origin and Heraldry

Kraj is an established spelling of the Polish surname Krajewski. The name is usually explained as “border land”.

• You may also find the name written Krajewska.
• Regional accents shaped spellings long before dictionaries fixed them.
• Before spelling was fixed, Krajewski was also written Kraj.

Kraj coat of arms

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Krajewski surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. For the full story, order the Kraj surname pack.