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Wlodarski Surname Meaning & Origin

What the Wlodarski last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.

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Meaning and origin of the Wlodarski last name

Meaning of the Wlodarski last name: steward. Wlodarski is a Polish surname from włodarz, "steward", the officer who managed a manor for its lord. The -ski ending turns the office into a family name. It is found across Poland. Related last names include Włodarczyk, son of the steward, and Włodarek.

Arms associated with the Wlodarski name

In Poland each coat of arms had its own name, and heraldry associated with the Wlodarski surname is cited by that name and a short blazon.

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Wlodarski name FAQ

What does the Wlodarski name mean?

Steward. Common variants include Włodarski, Włodarczyk.

Where does the Wlodarski surname come from?

It originates in Poland, and is also found in the United States, Germany and Canada.

Is there a Wlodarski coat of arms?

Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Wlodarski coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.

Sources: Rymut, Nazwiska Polaków; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).