Polish Surnames

Evening person

Derived from wierzba (willow)

Derived from wilk (wolf)

Wolf

Woman from a place with cherry trees

One from a place with cherry trees

Derived from Wit (Vitus)

Son of Witek (Victor)

Son of a ruler or landowner

Derived from włodarz (steward)

Son of Wojciech (joyful warrior)

Derived from wójt (village mayor)

Derived from Wojtek (pet form of Wojciech)

Derived from wół (ox)

Derived from wolny (free)

From Wolin (island in Pomerania)

Derived from wół (ox) or wola (will)

Cart driver or coachman

Sparrow

One from a place with sparrows

Derived from wrzesień (September)

Tall person

Derived from za górą (beyond the mountain)

Hare or rabbit

Derived from zając (hare) - Silesian

Student or disciple

One from a place with bushes

From Zalewo (beyond the water)

From Zamość, noble szlachta family

Derived from zapalić (to ignite)

One who obstructs or hinders

Patronymic from Zbigniew

Patronymic from Zdan (desired)

Iron or ironworker

Green or one who lives near greenery

Derived from zięba (finch bird)