gosowy

Gosowy is a Polish-language term that most commonly appears as a surname. In Polish onomastics it is treated as a toponymic or adjectival surname formed with the -owy suffix, a pattern found in several Polish family names. The exact origin and meaning of gosowy are not clearly established in standard reference works, and attested instances remain relatively uncommon.

The surname Gosowy is principally found in Poland; among Polish diaspora communities abroad, particularly in countries with historical Polish emigration, it is much rarer. It is used by individuals and families and may appear in historical records, civil registries, and genealogical sources.

There are no widely cited notable individuals with the surname Gosowy in major reference works. As with many rare surnames, local or family-specific histories may provide additional context.

Related surnames include Gosowski or Gosiewski, which are more common and share the same root consonants, though they are distinct names with separate lineages.