Wójcik Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Wójcik surname: its meaning, its roots in Poland, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Wójcik name
Wójcik is most often a diminutive of wójt, the village headman, a title borrowed from German Vogt; it can also be a pet form of the given name Wojciech. It is one of the most common surnames in Poland and is widely borne by Polish communities abroad.
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This overview covers the Wójcik 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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Wójcik name FAQ
What does the Wójcik name mean?
Little village headman; or pet form of Wojciech. Common variants include Wojcik, Wójcicki, Wojick.
Where does the Wójcik surname come from?
It originates in Poland, and is also found in the United States, Germany and Canada.
Is there a Wójcik coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Wójcik crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Wójcik 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).