There are
1503
Zurawskis in the USA
Zurawski is the
18423rd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Zurawski

ZofiaKossak-Szczucka

Zofia Kossak-Szczucka was a Polish writer and World War II resistance fighter. She co-founded the Polish underground organization, Zegota, which worked to save Jews during the Holocaust.

JanuszZurakowski

Janusz Zurakowski was a Polish-Canadian test pilot and engineer. He is known for flying the Avro Arrow, a Canadian supersonic jet interceptor, and for his contributions to the aerospace industry.

StanisławŻurawski

Stanisław Żurawski was a Polish painter and graphic artist. He was known for his landscape paintings and was a member of the Kraków Group, an association of Polish artists.

JanŻurawski

Jan Żurawski was a Polish military officer and fighter during World War II. He was a member of the Home Army and participated in the Warsaw Uprising.

TadeuszŻurawski

Tadeusz Żurawski was a Polish actor and theater director. He was known for his roles in Polish films and his contributions to the Polish theater scene.

EdmundŻurawski

Edmund Żurawski was a Polish archaeologist and historian. He conducted research and excavations in Poland, specializing in prehistoric and medieval archaeology.

MichałŻurawski

Michał Żurawski is a Polish actor and director. He has appeared in numerous Polish films and TV series, and has also directed his own productions.

MagdalenaŻurawski

Magdalena Żurawski is a Polish-Canadian writer and translator. She has written poetry and fiction, and has translated works from English to Polish and vice versa.

DominikŻurawski

Dominik Żurawski is a Polish football player. He has played for various clubs in Poland and internationally, and has represented the Polish national team.

WładysławŻurawski

Władysław Żurawski was a Polish general and military commander. He served in the Polish army during World War II and was involved in the defense of Warsaw.

Zurawski Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Zurawski' is of Polish origin. It is derived from the word 'żuraw' which means 'crane' in Polish. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or worked with cranes.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Zurawski' is most commonly found in Poland and among Polish diaspora communities. It is less common in other countries.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Zurawski' include 'Żuraw', 'Żurawiec', and 'Żurawik'.
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the surname 'Zurawski' have migrated and immigrated to various countries, particularly during periods of Polish emigration and settlement.