grzewa

Grzewa is a Polish toponym and, less commonly, a surname. It may refer to several places in Poland, typically small villages or settlements. The name is found in multiple regions, reflecting the common practice of naming rural localities after natural features, occupations, or personal names. The exact origin of the name is not definitively recorded; linguistic analyses often connect it to the Polish verb grzać (to heat) or to an old personal name, but this is speculative.

Most places called Grzewa are rural communities within larger administrative units, belonging to a gmina, county (powiat), and voivodeship. They generally have agricultural activities and small populations. In local history, such villages may be noted for parish ties, traditional countryside life, and, in some cases, proximity to rivers, forests, or transportation routes that shaped their development.

As a surname, Grzewa is uncommon and typically of Polish origin, appearing in historical records and, occasionally, in modern populations.

Because there are multiple places with this name, details such as exact location, population, and governance vary by instance. For precise information, one should consult regional gazetteers or the Central Statistical Office of Poland and search for the specific Grzewa in question.