Krzeszewski Family History

Polish:: habitational name for someone from a place called Krzeszew, now Krzeszew Rządowy and Krzeszew Szlachecki, parts of the town of Ozorków in Łódź Voivodeship, named with the Polish personal name Krzesz, a short form of Krzesisław.

This personal name is composed of the verb krzesić ‘to raise’ + the element sław ‘glory’. In some cases, this name is also a variant of Krzeszowski, a habitational name from Krzeszowice (a town near Kraków).

Additionally, Krzeszów refers to villages located in Lesser Poland and Podkarpackie voivodeships, contributing to the geographical diversity associated with the name.

Overall, the name reflects both a connection to specific locations and the cultural heritage of the Polish language.

Its origins and variations highlight the importance of place and personal identity in Polish naming conventions.