niewych

Niewych is a surname of Polish origin. The name is thought to derive from the Polish word "niewysoki," meaning "short" or "low." As with many surnames, its precise origin and the circumstances of its adoption are not definitively known, but it likely originated as a descriptive nickname for an individual who was physically short or lived in a low-lying area. Over time, these descriptive names often became hereditary surnames passed down through generations.

The distribution of the Niewych surname in Poland is relatively uncommon. While no definitive statistics are readily available for historical prevalence, its presence is noted in various regions of the country. As with many Polish surnames, emigration has led to the presence of individuals with the Niewych surname in countries outside of Poland, particularly in North America and Western Europe, as Poles have migrated throughout history. The surname, therefore, can be found in diasporic communities as well as in its country of origin. Further genealogical research would be required to trace specific family lineages and their historical movements.