Surname · Polish origin
Zielinski
Meaning
The surname Zielinski means Of the green place.
Origin
Polish
Type
toponymic
The origin of the surname Zielinski
Zieliński comes from zielony, “green.”
What kind of surname is Zielinski?
Zielinski 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 Zielinski mean?
The surname Zielinski means Of the green place. Zieliński comes from zielony, “green.”
Where does the surname Zielinski come from?
Zielinski is a surname of Polish origin.
What kind of surname is Zielinski?
Zielinski 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.