Róycki

Róycki is a Polish surname and toponymic name. It is typically formed from a place name and follows the common Polish pattern of adding the suffix -cki to indicate origin from that place. As a result, it belongs to the class of surnames originally used to denote belonging to or association with a locality.

The masculine form is Róycki, the feminine form is Róycka, and the plural for a family or group is Róyccy. Variants are generally limited, but accentuation may vary in different languages and records.

Geographic and demographic distribution: The surname is most commonly found in Poland. It is also present among Polish diaspora communities in North America and Western Europe, reflecting emigration from Poland in the 19th and 20th centuries. In genealogical contexts, records bearing the name may appear in parish registers, civil documents, and immigration files.

Cultural and historical notes: Like other toponymic -cki surnames, Róycki may have originated from a place named with a root such as Ró– or from a family associated with such a locality. The exact origin often requires archival research or genealogical records to identify the specific locality tied to an individual family.