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Translation of last name (Blachowski)


seventhwaveThreads: 1
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Hello everyone,

My father's family changed their name when he was young, but it was originally Blachowski. He's always been curious if it is possible to translate it into English. I was wondering if anyone could help.

Thanks!

-Bran
peter_olsztynThreads: 8
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seventhwave:
He's always been curious if it is possible to translate it into English.

hmm

Blachowski - blacha means thin sheet of metal.
Błachowski - means Błachowski and there is nothing else to match ;)
Polonius3Threads: 963
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If this is any help, nearly all -owski names in Polish are of toponymic origin and are derived from localities ending in -ów or -owo. In this case Blachów or Blachowo.
seventhwaveThreads: 1
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Thank you both for your fast responses! I'll pass the info along to my Dad, he'll be happy to know about it.
telaviv   Nov 22, 09, 02:13 /  #
Many Jews from Lithuania came out with the last name Blachowski and at ellis island it was shortened to Black. If your father is one of them I would most definately welcome the opportunity to communicate with him or you about this and exchange info..

Jim
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