Jaworskis

Jaworskis is a Polish-language surname. In English usage, the term Jaworskis refers to people bearing the surname Jaworski, with the feminine form Jaworska and the plural Jaworscy for a family. The name is typically toponymic, indicating origin from places named Jawor in Poland, or from a family associated with such a place.

Origin and meaning: The surname derives from a toponym, most commonly from towns or villages named Jawor. The root form is the Polish word Jawor, and the -ski suffix is a common ending in Polish surnames signaling an association with a place or estate. Variants include Jaworowski and English transliterations such as Jaworsky.

Distribution: Jaworskis are concentrated in Poland, with historical presence in territories that formed the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. In modern times, people with the surname are found throughout the Polish diaspora, including the United States, Canada, Germany, Argentina, and the United Kingdom.

Notable bearers: A number of individuals bearing the surname have been active in fields such as sports, science, arts, and public life, particularly within Poland and among people of Polish heritage abroad. Because the name is fairly common, no single figure defines it.

See also: Jawor (place name) and related surnames such as Jaworowski or Jaworsky.