How common is the Drigalski surname?

There are approximately 2,000 people with the surname Drigalski in the United States.

Drigalski

Q: What does the surname Drigalski mean?

The surname Drigalski means "Likely derived from a place name or personal characteristic in Polish.". It is of Polish origin.

Topographic

Meaning

Likely derived from a place name or personal characteristic in Polish.

Etymology

The suffix '-ski' indicates a topographic or patronymic origin common in Polish surnames. The root 'Drigal-' remains obscure and may derive from a regional place name.

About the Drigalski Surname

An obscure Polish surname with uncertain etymology, likely indicating a geographic origin or family lineage. Records of this surname are limited and primarily appear in Polish genealogical records.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 2,000 bearers in the United States #2,771 most common surname

Rare Common

Primarily found in Poland and Polish diaspora communities.

Notable Bearers

People with the Drigalski Surname

V. Drigalski

Professor

Quick Facts

Origin: Polish
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: 19th century Poland
Estimated Bearers: 2,000