The Wiśniewski Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Wiśniewski, its origins in Poland, and the story behind a Wiśniewski family crest.
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Origin of the Wiśniewski name
Wiśniewski is a place-name surname for a family from a village called Wiśniew or Wiśniewo, names derived from wiśnia, "cherry tree". Many such villages existed in Mazovia, and the name is now among the three most common in Poland.
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This overview covers the Wiśniewski 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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Wiśniewski name FAQ
What does the Wiśniewski name mean?
From Wiśniewo, "cherry-tree place". Common variants include Wisniewski, Wiśniewska, Visnevsky.
Where does the Wiśniewski surname come from?
It originates in Poland, and is also found in the United States, Germany and Canada.
Is there a Wiśniewski coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Wiśniewski crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Wiśniewski 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).