ORLOWSKI

Topographic

Meaning

Dweller from Orla or a place associated with eagles.

Etymology

Derived from the Polish place name Orla or the word 'orzeł' meaning eagle, combined with the suffix '-ski' indicating origin from a place. The suffix '-owski' is a common Polish topographic surname ending.

About the ORLOWSKI Surname

A Polish surname derived from a place name or geographical feature, using the common topographic suffix '-owski'. The name reflects Polish naming conventions and likely originated in the Masovian or nearby regions.

Distribution

Primarily Poland and Polish diaspora communities.

Notable Bearers

No widely documented notable bearers identified

People with the ORLOWSKI Surname

LEON ORLOWSKI

MME.