Tomaszewicz

Tomaszewicz is a surname of Polish origin. It is a patronymic surname, derived from the Polish name Tomasz, which is a variant of Thomas. The name is composed of the personal name Tomasz and the suffix -wicz or -ewicz, which indicates that the person is the son or descendant of someone named Tomasz.

Tomaszewicz is a relatively common surname in Poland and is also found in other countries where Poles have settled in large numbers. In Poland, the surname is most commonly associated with people from the Masovia region, particularly from the area around Warsaw.

Historically, the surname Tomaszewicz was often recorded in church and other legal documents. For example, in the 17th century, the surname was recorded in parish registers in the town of Sierpe, in the Masovia region of Poland. During the Partitions of Poland in the 18th century, many Poles were forced to relocate to other parts of Europe, which contributed to the spread of the surname to new regions.

Variants of the surname Tomaszewicz include Tomaszewicz, Tomaszowski, and Tomaszelewicz. These variations are due to a combination of factors, including the Polish language's tendency to change orthography over time and the adaptation of the surname to different languages and dialects.

Today, the surname Tomaszewicz is still found in many countries, including Poland, the United States, Canada, and Australia. While it is difficult to precisely estimate the number of people bearing the surname Tomaszewicz, it is clear that the name remains an important part of Polish heritage and identity.