The Dąbrowski Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Dąbrowski, its origins in Poland, and the story behind a Dąbrowski family crest.
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Origin of the Dąbrowski name
Dąbrowski is a place-name surname for a family from one of the many villages called Dąbrowa or Dąbrówka, from dąbrowa, "oak wood" (dąb, "oak"). The -ski ending first marked noble ownership and later spread to all classes. It is among the most common surnames in Poland, and General Jan Henryk Dąbrowski is honoured in the Polish national anthem.
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Dąbrowski name FAQ
What does the Dąbrowski name mean?
From Dąbrowa, "oak wood". Common variants include Dombrowski, Dąbrowska, Dombrovsky.
Where does the Dąbrowski surname come from?
It originates in Poland, and is also found in the United States, Germany and Canada.
Is there a Dąbrowski coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Dąbrowski crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Dąbrowski 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).