Puaski

Puaski is a surname of Polish origin. The standard Polish spelling is Pułaski, with the ł character; in English-language usage the name is commonly rendered as Pulaski. The non-diacritic form Puaski is less common and may appear as a transliteration variant or typographical simplification.

Notable individuals associated with this name (and its variants) include Kazimierz Pułaski (1745–1779), a Polish nobleman and military commander who fought for American independence. In the United States he is widely commemorated as Casimir Pulaski, and many places and institutions bear his name in his memory.

Geography and usage: In the United States, numerous counties, towns, and landmarks are named Pulaski in honor of Casimir Pułaski. The spelling Puaski, when encountered in geographic contexts, is typically a variant or misspelling of Pulaski rather than a distinct official name. There is no widely recognized country or region officially named Puaski in standard references.

See also: Pulaski.