Cieślak Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Cieślak name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Cieślak name
Cieślak is a patronymic from cieśla, "carpenter", the Polish word for a builder of timber houses, barns and churches. The -ak ending marked the son of a carpenter, and the name is especially common in Greater Poland and central Poland. Related surnames from the same trade include Cieśla, Cieślik and Ciesielski.
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This overview covers the Cieślak name in Poland. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Germany and Canada; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Cieślak name FAQ
What does the Cieślak name mean?
Carpenter's son. Common variants include Cieśla, Cieślik, Ciesielski.
Where does the Cieślak surname come from?
It originates in Poland, and is also found in the United States, Germany and Canada.
Is there a Cieślak coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Cieślak crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Cieślak 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).