Nakowska

Nakowska is a Polish-language surname. It is the feminine form of the masculine surname Nakowski.

Origin and meaning: In Polish onomastics, the suffix -ski/-ska commonly indicates a toponymic origin, tying a family name to a place. Nakowska thus most likely derives from a place name such as Naków or Nakowo, or from a related toponymic root with the Nak- element.

Geographic distribution: The name occurs predominantly in Poland. As with many Polish surnames, it is also found among emigrant communities in countries with significant Polish diaspora, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia.

Usage notes: Polish surnames change form by gender, so Nakowska is used for women and Nakowski for men. In non-Polish contexts, the spelling may be retained or anglicized, and diacritic adaptations may occur depending on local orthography.