TheNameDBWankowicz
PatronymicMeaning
A descendant of someone named Wanko or associated with a place called Wanki.
Etymology
Derived from a Polish given name or place name 'Wanko' combined with the patronymic suffix '-wicz', which indicates 'son of' in Polish naming conventions. The exact origin of 'Wanko' is uncertain but may have Slavic roots.
About the Wankowicz Surname
A Polish patronymic surname indicating descent from someone named Wanko, with the characteristic '-wicz' suffix. The name has been borne by notable Polish literary and journalistic figures.
Distribution
Found primarily in Poland and Polish-speaking regions, with modern distribution in Polish diaspora communities.
Notable Bearers
Melchior Wankowicz (Polish writer and journalist)