Jaworski Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Jaworski surname: its meaning, its roots in Poland, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Jaworski name
Jaworski is a Polish habitational surname from places called Jaworów, Jaworze or Jawor, named after jawor, "sycamore maple". Many families of different origin took the name from different villages. It is common across Poland, particularly in the south and east.
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What does the Jaworski name mean?
From Jaworów, sycamore place. Common variants include Jaworska, Yavorsky, Jaworowski.
Where does the Jaworski surname come from?
It originates in Poland, and is also found in the United States, Germany and Ukraine.
Is there a Jaworski coat of arms?
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Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Rymut, Nazwiska Polaków; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).