Wasikowska

Wasikowska is a surname of Polish origin. In Polish, many surnames have gendered forms, with the masculine form Wasikowski and the feminine form Wasikowska. The name is found among people of Polish descent and within the Polish diaspora around the world.

The best-known bearer of the surname is Mia Wasikowska (born 1989), an Australian actress who has appeared in international films and television. Her filmography includes roles in Alice in Wonderland (2010), The Kids Are All Right (2010), Jane Eyre (2011), and Stoker (2013). She has worked across both independent and mainstream productions and has received international recognition for her performances.

Variants of the surname include Wasikowski (masculine) and Wasikowska (feminine); such gendered forms are common in Polish naming conventions, and related forms may appear in records in Poland and among Polish communities abroad.