The Wieczorek Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Wieczorek, its origins in Poland, and the story behind a Wieczorek family crest.
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Origin of the Wieczorek name
Wieczorek comes from Polish wieczór, "evening", with a diminutive suffix. It was probably a nickname for someone born in the evening, for a late arrival, or for a person who worked or lived on the evening side of a village. The name is common in Silesia and Greater Poland.
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Wieczorek name FAQ
What does the Wieczorek name mean?
Little evening. Common variants include Wieczorkowski, Wieczór, Wiecorek.
Where does the Wieczorek surname come from?
It originates in Poland, and is also found in Germany, the United States and the United Kingdom.
Is there a Wieczorek coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Wieczorek crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Wieczorek 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).