Stachowski

Stachowski is a Polish surname. It is derived from the given name Stach, a diminutive form of Stanisław, or from a toponym such as Stachów or Stachowo, with the -owski suffix indicating an association with a place or family. The name is typically rendered with gendered forms in Polish: Stachowski for men, Stachowska for women, and Stachowscy for the plural.

Distribution and usage: The surname is most common in Poland and among Polish communities abroad. Variants may appear in transliteration or adaptation to other languages, but the core form Stachowski remains recognizable as Polish in origin.

Etymology and forms: The -owski suffix denotes belonging or origin, commonly used in Polish to form toponymic ornikename-based surnames. Related or similar surnames include Stachowicz, which also derives from the name Stach but via a different suffix pattern.

Notable bearers: The name is carried by individuals across diverse fields, including arts, science, sports, and public life. As with many surnames, notability spans multiple professions and regions where Polish communities are present.

See also: Polish naming conventions and surname suffixes, particularly -owski, which often indicates origin from a place or lineage associated with the base name Stach.