Wójcik

Wójcik is a Polish surname derived from the archaic title wójt, meaning the head of a village. The suffix -ik is a diminutive or patronymic, leading to an interpretation such as “son of the wójt” or “little wójt.” The name is common in Poland and ranks among the more frequently occurring surnames there.

Geographic distribution and variants: In Poland, Wójcik is found throughout the country, with historical concentrations in rural and small-town areas in regions such as Lesser Poland (Małopolska), Silesia (Śląsk), and Masovia (Mazowsze). With migration, the surname appears in Polish communities abroad, notably in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia. In non-diacritic contexts, the name is rendered as Wojcik.

Notable people: Adam Wójcik (1970–2012) was a prominent Polish basketball player who represented the national team and played for major clubs. The surname is borne by many other individuals across fields such as sports, politics, science, and the arts.

See also: Variants and related surnames may include forms without diacritics, such as Wojcik, which are commonly used in international contexts.