Rzepa: Last Name and Heraldic Notes

Spelled Rzepa, the surname still points back to Rzepka. At root, the name means “Little turnip”.

• Before spelling was fixed, Rzepka was also written Rzepa.
• Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists.
• You may also find the name written Rzepecki.

Arms associated with the name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Rzepka surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Want more than a summary? See the Rzepa family name pack.