The Lewandowski Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Lewandowski, its origins in Poland, and the story behind a Lewandowski family crest.
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Origin of the Lewandowski name
Lewandowski is usually a habitational name from places called Lewandów or similar, linked to lewanda or lawenda, "lavender", or sometimes treated as a derivative of a personal name. It is one of the most common surnames in Poland and is widely known abroad through Polish emigration.
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This overview covers the Lewandowski 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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Lewandowski name FAQ
What does the Lewandowski name mean?
From Lewandów (lavender place). Common variants include Lewandowsky, Levandowski, Lewandowska.
Where does the Lewandowski surname come from?
It originates in Poland, and is also found in the United States, Germany and Canada.
Is there a Lewandowski coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Lewandowski crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Lewandowski 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).