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Rutkiewicz

Rutkiewicz is a Polish surname. It is a patronymic name formed with the suffix -ewicz, which typically denotes lineage from an ancestor. The exact root name in the family line can vary, but the suffix indicates a “descendant of” relationship common to many Polish surnames. The name is most commonly found in Poland and among Polish communities abroad.

The most prominent bearer of the name is Wanda Rutkiewicz (1937–1992), a renowned Polish mountaineer. She is

Beyond Wanda, Rutkiewicz is held by various individuals in Poland and abroad who have pursued careers in

In summary, Rutkiewicz is a Polish surname with patronymic origins, most notably associated with Wanda Rutkiewicz,

regarded
as
one
of
the
leading
female
climbers
of
the
20th
century
and
is
best
known
for
her
ascent
of
K2,
where
in
1986
she
became
the
first
woman
to
reach
the
summit.
Rutkiewicz’s
career
included
several
notable
high-altitude
climbs,
contributing
to
the
development
of
Polish
mountaineering
on
the
world
stage.
She
disappeared
on
K2
during
a
1992
expedition,
leaving
a
lasting
legacy
in
the
sport.
fields
such
as
sports,
academia,
and
the
arts.
As
a
surname,
Rutkiewicz
remains
part
of
the
broader
set
of
Polish
-ewicz
names,
reflecting
traditional
patterns
of
patronymic
formation.
a
pioneering
figure
in
mountaineering.