Surname · Polish origin
Wisniewski
Meaning
The surname Wisniewski means Of the cherry-tree place.
Origin
Polish
Type
toponymic
The origin of the surname Wisniewski
Wiśniewski comes from wiśnia, “cherry,” for someone from a place named after cherry trees.
What kind of surname is Wisniewski?
Wisniewski is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from. It belongs to the Polish naming tradition — you can read how Polish surnames were formed on our Polish last names page.
Other Polish surnames
Other toponymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Wisniewski mean?
The surname Wisniewski means Of the cherry-tree place. Wiśniewski comes from wiśnia, “cherry,” for someone from a place named after cherry trees.
Where does the surname Wisniewski come from?
Wisniewski is a surname of Polish origin.
What kind of surname is Wisniewski?
Wisniewski is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from.
What are other Polish surnames?
Other Polish surnames include Dabrowski, Jankowski, Kaminski, Kowalski, Kozlowski, Krawczyk.