Summary

GORSKI is a Polish surname that originated from the word 'góra', meaning 'mountain'. It is a common surname in Poland and is often associated with individuals who have ancestral ties to the mountainous regions of the country.
There are
7213
Gorskis in the USA
Gorski is the
4882nd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Gorski

AdamGorski

Polish politician who played a key role in the Solidarity movement, leading to the fall of communism in Poland.

MariaGorska

Polish-born mathematician known for her contributions to set theory and mathematical logic.

IvanGorsky

Russian ballet dancer who became a principal dancer with the Bolshoi Ballet and later a renowned choreographer.

OlgaGorski

Ukrainian artist and painter known for her vibrant and abstract expressionist works.

VladimirGorski

Belarusian composer and conductor, known for his symphonic compositions blending classical and folk elements.

Gorski Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Gorski has Slavic origins and is commonly found in Poland, Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus.
Geographic DistributionThe Gorski surname is prevalent in Eastern Europe, particularly in the regions of Podlaskie, Masovian, and Lesser Poland in Poland; Moscow, Leningrad, and Yaroslavl in Russia; Lviv, Chernivtsi, and Kyiv in Ukraine; and Minsk and Brest in Belarus.
VariationsVariations of the Gorski surname include Gorska, Gorske, and Gorsky.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of individuals with the Gorski surname occurred primarily during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Many individuals migrated from Eastern Europe to various countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and Western European nations due to economic opportunities, political conflicts, and the search for a better life.