welwicz

Welwicz is a surname of Polish-Jewish origin. It is believed to be an Ashkenazi surname, commonly found among Jewish populations in Eastern Europe. The etymology of the name is not definitively established, but it is thought by some to be related to a placename or a given name. As with many Ashkenazi surnames, its origins likely stem from the historical practice of adopting patronymic, toponymic, or occupational identifiers. Families bearing the Welwicz surname have historically resided in Poland and its surrounding regions, and many have emigrated to various countries throughout the world due to historical events and diaspora. The name continues to be carried by descendants of these families.