Lipinskis

Lipinskis is a surname that appears in Poland, Latvia, and among Baltic and North American communities. In Polish, the corresponding form Lipiński is common; in Latvian usage the name is often adapted as Lipinskis, with feminine forms following local conventions. The name is typically toponymic, derived from places named Lipin, Lipiny, Lipowo, or similar, which in turn derive from lip- “linden tree” in Slavic languages, signaling origin or residence near such a place.

The surname spread through migration and historical ties between Poland and the Baltic region. Today it is found primarily in Poland and the Baltic states, and among the descendants of Polish and Baltic immigrants in North America. Variants in English-language contexts include Lipinski; Latvian usage often preserves the form Lipinskis. In other Baltic languages, related forms may exist (e.g., Lipinskas in Lithuanian-adapted spellings), reflecting local orthographic conventions.

As a family name, Lipinskis is used by many individuals across fields such as sport, academia, and the arts, without a single dominant figure. The name’s presence in historical records and contemporary censuses attests to its status as a regional surname with Polish and Baltic roots.