Stachowiak
Stachowiak is a Polish surname. It derives from the given name Stach, a diminutive form of Stanisław, with the patronymic-type suffix -owiak, commonly used in Polish surnames to indicate lineage or association. As such, Stachowiak originally signified a descendant of Stach or someone belonging to Stach. The given name Stach itself originates from Stanisław, a common Slavic name.
The surname is most prevalent in Poland, with presence also among Polish diaspora communities in the United
Variants and related forms include Stachowicz and other names derived from Stach, though exact spellings may
In historical records, bearers of the surname Stachowiak appear in civil and parish registries dating to several