Kulikowski Family History & Genealogy

Summary

The surname "Kulikowski" is Polish, deriving from the word "kulić"" - to "limp or hobble" The meaning of the word suggests that an ancestor was lame or had a distinctive gait and lived in Poland.

History

An original mention of someone with this surname is for Jakub Kulikowski who was listed in the Metryka Koronna. The Metryka Koronna was a register of Polish nobility, dating back to the 1400s. Jakub was a nobleman who lived in Radom while Casimir IV Jagiellon was King (1427 - 1492)

Name Origin

Coming from a Polish word meaning "limp", the surname Kulikowski probably refers to a physical trait of an ancestor, such as "one who limps".

Spellings & Pronunciations

Associated surnames may be: Kuligowski, Kulakowski, Kukowski, Kalinowski, and Kurkowski.

Nationality & Ethnicity

"Kulikowski" is from Poland, from the region of Masovia, which is located in the east/central part of Poland. It comes from the Polish word for "limp" or "hobble" and probably refers to an ancestor in the middle ages who either had a permanent limp or walked in a distinctive way.

Famous People named Kulikowski

- Tadeusz Kulikowski (1885-1949), Polish painter and art critic, whose works were celebrated for their unique style and contribution to the development of modern Polish art.

- Janusz Kulikowski (1914-1985), a Polish historian and author who specialized in the study of ancient Rome and made significant contributions to the understanding of Roman civilization and its impact on European culture.

Early Kulikowskis

These are the earliest records we have of the Kulikowski family.