Prigorowski

Prigorowski is a Polish habitational surname. It belongs to a class of toponymic surnames formed with the suffix -ski, typically indicating association with a place. The name is believed to derive from a locality named Prigorów or a similarly named settlement, with the resulting form meaning “of Prigorów” or “from Prigorowski’s place.” The exact origin can vary by family, and some instances may trace to different places bearing a similar name in historical regions of Poland.

In Polish spelling, the masculine form is Prigorowski, the feminine form is Prigorowska, and the plural is Prigorowscy. The name is primarily of Polish origin but may appear among diaspora communities in North America and Europe due to migration and displacement.

Variants of the surname include transliterations such as Prigorovsky and related toponyms with suffixes in the same family of names, reflecting regional spelling differences. The surname is relatively uncommon and does not denote a single hereditary title or state.

Notable bearers: The surname has been carried by various individuals in Poland and abroad; no single figure dominates historical or contemporary records. As with many patronymic and toponymic surnames, bearers span diverse professions, including academia, arts, and public life.

See also: Polish surnames, List of toponymic surnames, Surnames by suffix -ski.