Olszewski Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Olszewski surname: its meaning, its roots in Poland, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Olszewski name
Olszewski is a Polish habitational surname from places called Olszewo, Olszew or Olszewka, named after olcha or olsza, "alder tree". Several gentry families used the name. It is common across Poland, particularly in Mazovia and Podlaskie. Emigration also carried it to United States, Germany and Canada.
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This overview covers the Olszewski 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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Olszewski name FAQ
What does the Olszewski name mean?
From Olszewo, place of alders. Common variants include Olszewska, Olshevsky, Olszowski.
Where does the Olszewski surname come from?
It originates in Poland, and is also found in the United States, Germany and Canada.
Is there a Olszewski coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Olszewski crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Olszewski 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).