Gawrysiaks

Gawrysiaks is a surname of Polish origin. It is derived from the given name Gawryś, which is a diminutive form of the Polish name Gabriel. The suffix -iak indicates a patronymic, meaning "son of Gawryś" or "belonging to Gawryś's family." As such, the surname Gawrysiaks would have originally identified a person as a descendant or member of a family associated with someone named Gawryś.

The surname is found primarily in Poland, with its distribution reflecting historical migration patterns and population settlements within the country. Like many surnames, Gawrysiaks can be found in various regions of Poland and among Polish diaspora communities worldwide, particularly in countries with significant Polish immigration such as the United States, Canada, and Germany. Genealogical research often traces the origins of families with this surname to specific villages or towns in Poland. Variations in spelling may occur due to historical transcription practices or linguistic differences in regions where Polish emigrants settled. The prevalence of the surname varies, but it remains a recognizable Polish family name.