Grochowski

Grochowski is a Polish name and is composed of the parts of words " Groch - " and "- owski " together. " Groch " means " pea". The suffix "- owski " refers more often a relationship to a place, sometimes it can also connect to a person described, for example Walkowski ( = son of Walka ).

Spellings

Other spellings of the surname are not known.

Geographical distribution of the family name

Namesakes of the family name Grochowski are very common in Poland. In the German -speaking world this name is rare. In the German phone book directory are currently 332 entries to find under the heading Grochowski (as of 15 June 2005)

Famous / well-known bearers of the name

  • Doreen Grochowski, better known by her stage name Enie van de Meiklokjes, television presenter
  • Karl Grochowski, philologist
  • Pawel Grochowski, Russian pilot and inventor
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