myliwski

Myliwski is a Polish-language surname that appears to be toponymic in origin. In Polish, the masculine form is Myliwski, the feminine form is Myliwska, and the plural form is Myliwscy. Surnames of this type typically indicate origin from a place name, with the suffix -ski denoting a connection to a locale or landholding. The exact place associated with Myliwski is not clearly documented in standard reference works, but the form strongly suggests derivation from a locality whose name begins with Myliw-, Myliwo-, or a similar stem, as is common in Polish toponymic surnames.

Geographic distribution is primarily in Poland, where the name is most commonly found. Due to migration, bearers of the surname may be present in Polish diaspora communities in North America and parts of Europe. Like many Polish surnames, Myliwski can appear with various diacritic-sensitive spellings when adapted into non-Polish contexts.

Cultural and historical notes: Polish toponymic surnames became widespread from the late medieval period onward, often reflecting landownership, residence, or affiliation with a place or estate. Because Myliwski is a surname rather than a geographic location, there may be several unrelated families bearing the name who adopted the form independently from different locales.

See also: patterns of Polish family names ending in -ski and other toponymic surname conventions.