Zagorski

Zagorski, usually written in Polish as Zagórski, is a surname of Polish origin. It is a toponymic name derived from places named Zagórze, Zagór, or similar toponyms in Poland. The element za- means beyond or behind, and góra means hill or mountain, so the name can be understood as indicating origin from a place that lies beyond a hill.

Gender forms in Polish follow the standard pattern: Zagórski (masculine), Zagórska (feminine), and Zagórscy (plural). Variants and transliterations include Zagorski (unaccented form used in many contexts), Zagórski with diacritics, and Zagorsky or Zagorskiy in some Slavic-language transliterations.

The surname is most common in Poland and among Polish diaspora communities around the world. It is found in the United States, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Australia, and parts of Europe and the former territories of the Polish homeland due to historical migration patterns.

As with many toponymic surnames, Zagorski has been borne by numerous individuals across various fields, including science, arts, sports, and public life, both in Poland and among emigrant communities. The name reflects a connection to a geographic location and is one of several Polish surnames that convey place-based origins through the -ski suffix.