Jaworska

Jaworska is a Polish feminine surname. The masculine form is Jaworski, and the name is commonly found in Polish-speaking communities and among people of Polish descent worldwide.

Origin and meaning: Jaworska is typically a toponymic surname, derived from place names such as Jawor in Poland. The root jawor also corresponds to the Polish word for the sycamore maple tree, so the surname may reflect either an association with a locality named Jawor or a landscape characterized by that tree. As with many Polish -ski/-ska surnames, Jaworska indicates a familial or locational affiliation and is grammatically aligned with a feminine bearer.

Geographic distribution: The name is most prevalent in Poland, particularly among families with historical ties to areas bearing the name Jawor. Large Polish communities in North America, Western Europe, and other regions have carried the surname abroad through waves of migration in the 19th and 20th centuries, contributing to its international presence.

Variants and related forms: The masculine counterpart is Jaworski, and variations may appear in different languages and alphabets through immigration. The surname is part of a broader family of toponymic names derived from Polish place names and landscape terms.

See also: Related Polish surnames derived from place names with the root Jawor.

Note: This entry focuses on the surname’s linguistic and historical aspects rather than individual biographies.