Wysocki Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Wysocki name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Wysocki name
Wysocki is a habitational name from one of the many places called Wysock, Wysocko or Wysokie, from wysoki, "high", for a settlement on high ground. Several gentry families took the name from their estates. Wysocki is common throughout Poland, and many families of the name emigrated to the United States and Canada.
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This overview covers the Wysocki name in Poland. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Canada and Germany; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Wysocki name FAQ
What does the Wysocki name mean?
From Wysokie (high place). Common variants include Wysocka (feminine), Wysoki, Vysotsky.
Where does the Wysocki surname come from?
It originates in Poland, and is also found in the United States, Canada and Germany.
Is there a Wysocki coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Wysocki crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Wysocki 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).