Czarnek History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Czarnek

What does the name Czarnek mean?

The Czarnek surname is derived from the Polish word "czarny," which means "black." The name was likely originally a nickname for someone with black hair, or perhaps a dark complexion. Alternatively, Czarnek may be have been derived from one of several place names in Poland: there are two rivers in Poland called Czarna, and numerous towns called Czarne.

Early Origins of the Czarnek family

The surname Czarnek was first found in Cracow a province of Poland which lies centrally, bounded by Kielce, Lublin, Silesia and Lwow The capital city is Cracow, said to be the intellectual center of Poland. The region is composed of Poles and Gorale (Highlanders) who speak their own dialect and wear picturesque costumes. The chief towns of the province are Cracow, Tarnow, and Nowy Sacz. The surname became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. Some were a part of the Polish Clan Debno. The first record was in 1482 when Adam Debno Tymkowicz Czajkowic was the major leader of both the clan and the area.

Early History of the Czarnek family

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Czarnek Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Czarnecki, Czarniak and others.

Early Notables of the Czarnek family

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Migration of the Czarnek family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Michal Czarnecki, who was on record in New York in 1834; Albr. Czarnecki, who went to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from the port of Hamburg in 1851; Androw Czarnecki, who came to Pennsylvania in 1871.