Korzeniowski

Korzeniowski is a Polish surname. It belongs to the broad class of -owski names that are often toponymic or habitational in origin, indicating a connection to a place or estate. The form functions as an adjective meaning roughly “of Korzeń” or “from Korzeń,” reflecting a locality with which the bearer was associated.

Etymology and formation: The root element korzeń means root in Polish, a connection that may appear directly in the name or via a related toponym. The suffix -owski typically signals relation to a place or lineage, so Korzeniowski would have originally identified someone from a place bearing a name derived from korzeń or a similarly formed toponym. In Polish naming practice, such surnames often arose from estates, villages, or geographic features linked to a family or household. The feminine form is Korzeniowska, and the plural form is Korzeniowscy.

Geographic distribution: The surname is principally Polish and is found among Polish communities abroad as a result of migration. Within Poland, it appears across regions, reflecting the common pattern of toponymic surnames rather than a single regional concentration.

Notable bearers: The name has been borne by several individuals who have appeared in public life, including fields such as politics, science, and culture. As with many common Polish surnames, there is no single lineage universally associated with the name.

See also: Related toponymic surnames and other -owski forms based on similar roots.