Sowiak
Sowiak is a surname of Polish origin and is also the name of several small settlements in Poland. In onomastic references, it is treated as a Polish patronymic or toponymic form, likely derived from a nickname related to the owl and the common suffix -ak in Polish naming.
Etymology: The root sowa means owl in Polish. The addition of the suffix -ak can indicate a
Toponymy: Instances of Sowiak appear in regional land and census records as names of small villages or
Distribution and usage: The surname Sowiak is relatively uncommon and is most frequently found in Poland and
See also: Sowa, the Polish word for owl, and related toponyms and surnames derived from animals.