Prigórski

Prigórski is a Polish surname. It is commonly considered to be toponymic, formed from elements that denote a place associated with mountains. The element ski is a common Polish adjectival suffix, and the gór- stem comes from góra, meaning mountain; together they suggest an origin in a mountainous region or a locality named in reference to mountains. The exact toponymic source is not definitively established, and there may be multiple independent origins for different families bearing the name.

Geographic distribution: The name is most frequent in Poland, particularly in southern and mountainous areas where toponymic surnames are common. Through migration, Prigórski is also found among Polish communities in North America and Western Europe.

Variants and transliteration: In non-Polish contexts, the name may appear as Prigorsky or Prigorzyński, depending on language conventions. Related compound surnames include Górski and other -ski toponymic forms.

Notable people: There are individuals bearing the surname in various fields; as with many Polish surnames, bearers may be found in academic, artistic, athletic, and professional circles within Poland and among the Polish diaspora.