Zawadzki Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Zawadzki name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Zawadzki name
Zawadzki is a Polish habitational surname from places called Zawada or Zawady, from zawada, "obstacle, barrier", a common Polish village name. The suffix -ski marks origin from a place. Many gentry and peasant families took the name independently, and it is widespread across Poland, especially Mazovia and the south.
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This overview covers the Zawadzki name in Poland. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Zawadzki name FAQ
What does the Zawadzki name mean?
From Zawada (barrier). Common variants include Zawadzka, Zawadski, Zavadsky.
Where does the Zawadzki surname come from?
It originates in Poland, and is also found in the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom.
Is there a Zawadzki coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Zawadzki crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Zawadzki 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).