Wróbel Surname: Origin and Coat of Arms
What does Wróbel mean, and where does it come from? Here is a brief introduction.
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Origin of the Wróbel name
Wróbel means "sparrow" in Polish. It began as a nickname for a small, lively or chirpy person. The surname is common throughout Poland, especially in the south, and was carried abroad with emigration to Germany and the United States. Emigration also carried it to United States, Germany and Czech Republic.
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This overview covers the Wróbel name in Poland. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Germany and the Czech Republic; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Wróbel name FAQ
What does the Wróbel name mean?
Sparrow. Common variants include Wrobel, Wróblewski, Wroblewski.
Where does the Wróbel surname come from?
It originates in Poland, and is also found in the United States, Germany and the Czech Republic.
Is there a Wróbel coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Wróbel crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Wróbel 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).