Zieliński Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Zieliński surname: its meaning, its roots in Poland, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Zieliński name
Zieliński comes from zieleń, "green", often a habitational name from places called Zielona or Zielin, or a nickname for someone associated with greenery. It is among the most common surnames in Poland and is frequently written Zielinski in English-speaking countries.
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This overview covers the Zieliński 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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Zieliński name FAQ
What does the Zieliński name mean?
Green; from a green place. Common variants include Zielinski, Zielińska, Zelinsky.
Where does the Zieliński surname come from?
It originates in Poland, and is also found in the United States, Germany and Canada.
Is there a Zieliński coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Zieliński crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Zieliński 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).