Sobczak Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Sobczak name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Sobczak name
Sobczak is a patronymic from Sobek, a short form of old Slavic names such as Sobiesław, from sobie, "for oneself", and sława, "glory". The -czak ending is typical of Greater Poland and the Łódź region, where the name is most common. Sobczak spread with emigration to Germany and the United States.
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This overview covers the Sobczak 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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Sobczak name FAQ
What does the Sobczak name mean?
Son of Sobek (Sobiesław). Common variants include Sobczyk, Sobek, Sobczyński.
Where does the Sobczak surname come from?
It originates in Poland, and is also found in the United States, Germany and Canada.
Is there a Sobczak coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Sobczak crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Sobczak 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).