Laskowscy

Laskowscy is a Polish-language surname, with Laskowscy used as the plural form to refer to members of families bearing the name Laskowski. The feminine form is Laskowska, and the surname is commonly encountered in Polish historical and contemporary contexts. The name is toponymic in origin, derived from places named Laski, Laskowo or similar, with underlying roots related to natural features such as groves or hazel trees.

Historically, individuals bearing the surname appear in Polish records from the early modern period onward. Like many Polish toponymic names, Laskowski/Laskowscy likely originated in several locales, leading to multiple lineages that share the same surname but are not necessarily related. Over time, branches of Laskowscy spread across the territories of the former Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and beyond. Some families in various branches engaged in local administration, military service, or professional life; others adopted the name as part of everyday surnames without noble status.

In the contemporary period, Laskowscy is primarily found in Poland, with smaller populations in neighboring regions and among Polish communities abroad, including North America and Western Europe. The name is borne by people in diverse fields, from sport and academia to the arts, reflecting the broad dispersion typical of Polish surnames.

The surname is related to Laskowski in many parts of the country and shares the same etymological roots. Variants in spelling and pronunciation may reflect regional dialects and historical orthography.