Kwiatkowski Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Kwiatkowski surname: its meaning, its roots in Poland, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Kwiatkowski name
Kwiatkowski is a place-name surname for a family from a village called Kwiatków, Kwiatkowo or Kwiatkowice, places named from Kwiatek, a nickname or given name based on kwiat, "flower". It is among the most common surnames in Poland. Eugeniusz Kwiatkowski, the interwar minister who oversaw the building of the port of Gdynia, is one well-known bearer.
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This overview covers the Kwiatkowski 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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Kwiatkowski name FAQ
What does the Kwiatkowski name mean?
From Kwiatków, linked to kwiat, "flower". Common variants include Kwiatkowska, Kwiatek, Kviatkovsky.
Where does the Kwiatkowski surname come from?
It originates in Poland, and is also found in the United States, Germany and Canada.
Is there a Kwiatkowski coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Kwiatkowski crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Kwiatkowski 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).