Sosnowski

Meaning

A surname derived from 'sosna,' the Polish word for pine tree, indicating connection to a pine forest or pine-related location.

Etymology

The name combines the Polish word 'sosna' (pine) with the possessive suffix '-owski', indicating origin from a place characterized by pine forests. This topographic designation became hereditary among Polish families.

About the Sosnowski Surname

A common Polish surname with clear topographic origins referring to pine forests. The name reflects the importance of forestry and natural geography in Polish naming traditions.

Distribution

Primarily found in Poland and Polish diaspora communities in North America and Western Europe.

Notable Bearers

Sosnowski family (Polish nobility)

People with the Sosnowski Surname