Kodzki

Kodzki is a surname of Polish origin. It is commonly treated as a toponymic surname, formed with the -ski suffix that is typical of Polish family names and signals an association with a place or estate. The precise root Kodz- is not definitively established in available sources; it is generally believed to derive from a place name or local feature that once identified a family lineage. The standard forms in Polish are Kodzki (masculine), Kodzka (feminine), and Kodzcy (plural).

The surname appears in Polish records from the late medieval period onward, with occurrences documented in various regions, particularly in central and eastern Poland, reflecting patterns of landholding and mobility. Beginning in the 19th and 20th centuries, bearers of the name emigrated to the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, and other destinations, contributing to Polish diaspora communities. In non-Polish contexts, the name has appeared in altered spellings such as Kodski or Kodzky, reflecting transliteration and language-specific orthography.

As with many toponymic surnames, Kodzki is relatively uncommon and does not have a single, widely recognized namesake. Individuals bearing the name have pursued a range of professions, including academic, professional, and artistic fields, without a dominant public figure defining the name. The surname remains part of the broader landscape of Polish family names formed with the -ski suffix.