Paszkiewicz
Paszkiewicz is a Polish-language surname. It originates from Paskevich, a Belarusian surname, which ultimately comes from the East Slav personal name Pashka, a diminutive of Pavel (Paul).[1] The ending -kiewicz indicates the Belarusian language influence.[citation needed] Surnames of this form started appearing since 16th-17th centuries.[2]
Notable people with this surname include:
- Gustaw Paszkiewicz (1892-1955), Polish military officer
- Kazimierz Paszkiewicz (1935-1980), Polish pentathlete
- Ludwik Witold Paszkiewicz (1907-1940), Polish fighter pilot
- Romuald Paszkiewicz (1941-2003), Polish volleyball player
See also
[edit]- Paskevich for other variants
References
[edit]- ^ Udzila, Algis. "ŽVILGSNIS Į PAVARDŽIŲ LOBYNĄ" [A Glance at the treasure of surnames] (in Lithuanian).
Paškevičius – iš brus. Paškievič (iš rytų slavų asmenvardžio formos Paška).
- ^ Aleksandra Cieślikowa, prof., IJP PAN, Kraków, "nazwiska na -owicz" (retrieved December 5, 2019)
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