How common is the Laski surname?

There are approximately 5,000 people with the surname Laski in the United States.

Are there Laski soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 6 soldiers with the Laski surname appear in Civil War records.

Laski

Q: What does the surname Laski mean?

The surname Laski means "A surname derived from a Polish place name or from 'las,' meaning forest in Polish.". It is of Polish, Jewish origin.

Topographic

Meaning

A surname derived from a Polish place name or from 'las,' meaning forest in Polish.

Etymology

From Polish 'las' (forest) combined with a suffix, or from the place name Łask in Poland. The surname originated as either a topographic or locative name.

About the Laski Surname

A Polish surname with topographic or locative origins related to forests or the town of Łask. The name is associated with notable 20th-century intellectuals.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 5,000 bearers in the United States #1,656 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in Poland and among Jewish populations in Eastern Europe.

Laski Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Laski Surname

Harold J. Laski

Quick Facts

Origin: Polish, Jewish
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: 15th century
Estimated Bearers: 5,000

War Records

6 soldiers with the Laski surname found in Civil War records.

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