Surname · Polish origin
Wozniak
Meaning
The surname Wozniak means Carter, wagon-driver.
Origin
Polish
Type
occupational
The origin of the surname Wozniak
Woźniak comes from woźny, a carter or court usher.
What kind of surname is Wozniak?
Wozniak is a occupational surname, originally describing the bearer's job or trade. 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 occupational surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Wozniak mean?
The surname Wozniak means Carter, wagon-driver. Woźniak comes from woźny, a carter or court usher.
Where does the surname Wozniak come from?
Wozniak is a surname of Polish origin.
What kind of surname is Wozniak?
Wozniak is a occupational surname, originally describing the bearer's job or trade.
What are other Polish surnames?
Other Polish surnames include Dabrowski, Jankowski, Kaminski, Kowalski, Kozlowski, Krawczyk.