There are
813
Stanishs in the USA
Stanish is the
29138th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Stanish

StanisławŻółkiewski

Stanisław Żółkiewski was a Polish nobleman and military commander who played a key role in defending Poland against invasions from the Ottoman Empire and Sweden in the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

StanisławLem

Stanisław Lem was a Polish writer known for his science fiction works, including the novel Solaris, which has been adapted into multiple films.

StanisławWyspiański

Stanisław Wyspiański was a Polish playwright, painter, and poet, considered one of the most important figures in Polish Symbolism and the Young Poland movement.

StanisławMoniuszko

Stanisław Moniuszko was a Polish composer known for his operas and art songs, often considered the father of Polish national opera.

StanisławAugust

Stanisław August Poniatowski was the last King of Poland, ruling from 1764 until the final partition of Poland in 1795.

StanisławaLeszczyńska

Stanisława Leszczyńska was a Polish midwife and nurse who helped deliver approximately 3,000 children while imprisoned in the Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II.

StanisławBarańczak

Stanisław Barańczak was a Polish poet, literary critic, and translator, known for his translations of English-language poetry into Polish.

StanisławJerzy

Stanisław Jerzy Lec was a Polish poet and aphorist, recognized for his concise and often humorous writings that reflect on the human condition.

StanisławKania

Stanisław Kania was a Polish communist politician who served as the General Secretary of the Polish United Workers' Party from 1980 to 1981.

StanisławLemanski

Stanisław Lemanski is a Polish footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for the Polish national team and the French club Montpellier HSC.

Stanish Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Stanish' is of Polish origin. It is derived from the Polish given name 'Stanisław,' which means 'famous land' or 'famous for his land.' It is a patronymic surname, meaning it is formed by adding '-ish' to the name 'Stanis.'
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Stanish' is most commonly found in Poland and among Polish communities around the world, including the United States, Canada, and Australia.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Stanish' include 'Stanisz' and 'Stanishevski.'
Migration and ImmigrationPolish immigrants and their descendants have carried the surname 'Stanish' to various countries, particularly the United States, during waves of Polish migration in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.