The Zając Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Zając, its origins in Poland, and the story behind a Zając family crest.
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Origin of the Zając name
Zając means "hare" in Polish. It began as a nickname for a fast runner, or for a timid or nervous person, or for someone with a hare-like look. The surname is found throughout Poland, especially in the south around Kraków and Rzeszów, and was carried abroad by emigrants.
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Zając name FAQ
What does the Zając name mean?
Hare. Common variants include Zajac, Zajączek, Zayac.
Where does the Zając surname come from?
It originates in Poland, and is also found in the United States, Germany and Slovakia.
Is there a Zając coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Zając crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Zając 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).