Cielak
Cielak is a surname of Slavic origin that is most commonly found in Poland and to a lesser extent in the Czech Republic. The name is thought to derive from the Polish word “cielanie” meaning “to peel” or “to separate”, possibly referring to an occupation such as a caulker or a worker who peeled bark or branches. As in many Polish surnames, the suffix –ak is a diminutive or patronymic marker.
According to genealogical records, the concentration of the name peaks in the western and southern regions
Notable individuals with the surname include Marta Cielak (born 1972), a Polish sprint canoeist who competed