Sawicki Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Sawicki surname: its meaning, its roots in Poland, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Sawicki name
Sawicki is a Polish habitational surname from places such as Sawice or Sawin, named after the personal name Sawa, the Slavonic form of Sabbas, the name of an early Christian saint. The suffix -icki marks origin from a place. The surname is most common in eastern Poland, especially Podlasie and the Lublin region.
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This overview covers the Sawicki 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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Sawicki name FAQ
What does the Sawicki name mean?
From Sawice (Sawa's place). Common variants include Sawicka, Savitsky, Sawa.
Where does the Sawicki surname come from?
It originates in Poland, and is also found in the United States, Germany and Canada.
Is there a Sawicki coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Sawicki crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Sawicki 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).