Szczepański Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Szczepański name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Szczepański name
Szczepański is a Polish habitational surname from places such as Szczepanów, Szczepanowo or Szczepanki, named after Szczepan, the Polish form of Stephen, from Greek stephanos, "crown". Szczepanów near Tarnów is the birthplace of Saint Stanislaus, patron of Poland. The surname is common throughout Poland and among Polish emigrants.
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This overview covers the Szczepański 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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Szczepański name FAQ
What does the Szczepański name mean?
From Szczepanów (Stephen's place). Common variants include Szczepańska, Szczepanik, Shepanski.
Where does the Szczepański surname come from?
It originates in Poland, and is also found in the United States, Germany and Canada.
Is there a Szczepański coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Szczepański crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Szczepański 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).