Polanskis

Polanskis is a surname of Polish origin. In English usage, Polanskis refers to people who bear the surname Polanski, with the plural form used when discussing multiple individuals. The name Polanski is an adjectival form derived from the Polish toponymic and ethnonymic suffix -ski, typically indicating origin from Poland or an association with a Polish place or family. In Polish, the diacritic form is Polański; in many English texts the name is written as Polanski, with the accent omitted.

The surname is common among Polish communities and in countries with Polish diasporas, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and western Europe. As with other -ski surnames, Polanski does not imply a single lineage and may belong to unrelated families sharing the same name.

Notable individuals with the surname include Roman Polanski (born 1933), a film director of Polish origin who later worked in France and the United States; his works include Chinatown and The Pianist. The plural Polanskis can refer to any group of people who share the surname in various fields, from arts to academia. See also Polański.