Kazimier History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Kazimier

What does the name Kazimier mean?

The Polish surname Kazimier derived from the words "kazic," meaning " to spoil or destroy," and "mir," meaning "peace." From these words, it became both a given name and a place name (Kazimierz, North East of Cracow), and in turn was adopted into a surname from both these sources.

Early Origins of the Kazimier family

The surname Kazimier was first found in Polesie, the largest province of Poland. It is inhabited by Ruthenians, called Polesians, of Ukrainian descent. This name was a popular name with Polish royalty in the times before surname usage had begun in Poland, beginning with Duke Casimir the Restorer in 1015-1058. Kobryn was the seat of the Kazimierowski family. 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. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Kazimier family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kazimier research. Another 68 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1310, 1458, 1484 and 1650 are included under the topic Early Kazimier History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Kazimier Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kazimierowski, Kazimier, Kazimer, Kamarowski, Kamarowsky, Kazamierowsky, Kaimerski, Kazimersky, Kazimerovski, Kazimierovsky, Kazimierovsky, Casimir and many more.

Early Notables of the Kazimier family

Prominent among those of the name Kazimier in this period were

the Kazimierowski family of Polesie

Migration of the Kazimier family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Moses Kasminsky, who arrived in New York, NY, in 1862; Anton Kazimierowski and Catherine Kazimierowski, who arrived in New York, NY in 1867 en route to Texas.