There are
792
Gorczycas in the USA
Gorczyca is the
29719th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Gorczyca

MordechaiGancwajch

Mordechai Gancwajch was a Polish Jewish resistance fighter who played a key role in the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising during World War II.

PiotrGorczyński

Piotr Gorczyński is a Polish composer and musician known for his work in the experimental and improvised music genres.

MariaGorczyńska

Maria Gorczyńska was a Polish poet and writer known for her lyrical and introspective poetry.

AndrzejGorczyca

Andrzej Gorczyca is a Polish actor known for his roles in Polish films and television series.

JakubGorczyński

Jakub Gorczyński is a Polish musician and composer known for his work in the field of experimental music.

StefanGorczyński

Stefan Gorczyński was a Polish historian and professor known for his research on Polish-German relations and Eastern European history.

ZbigniewGorczyca

Zbigniew Gorczyca is a Polish politician and former member of the Polish Sejm, representing the Civic Platform party.

LudmiłaGorczyca

Ludmiła Gorczyca is a Polish handball player who has represented her country at multiple international tournaments.

WładysławGorczyca

Władysław Gorczyca was a Polish footballer who played as a goalkeeper for several Polish football clubs.

JaninaGorczyca

Janina Gorczyca is a Polish track and field athlete who specialized in the discus throw and represented Poland at the Olympics.

Gorczyca Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Gorczyca' is of Polish origin and is derived from the Polish word 'gorczyca,' which means 'mustard.' It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who grew or sold mustard.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Gorczyca' is most commonly found in Poland, particularly in the regions of Silesia, Wielkopolska, and Małopolska.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Gorczyca' include 'Górski,' 'Górnicki,' and 'Górniak.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Gorczyca' has primarily remained within Poland and has not seen significant migration or immigration patterns.