Paszkiewicz Explained

Paszkiewicz is a Polish-language surname. It originates from Paskevich, a Belarusian surname, which ultimately comes from the East Slav personal name Pashka, a diminutive of Pavel (Paul).^[1] The ending -kiewicz indicates the Belarusian language influence. Surnames of this form started appearing since 16th-17th centuries.^[2]

Notable people with this surname include:

• Gustaw Paszkiewicz (1892-1955), Polish military officer
• Kazimierz Paszkiewicz (1935-1980), Polish pentathlete
• Ludwik Witold Paszkiewicz (1907-1940), Polish fighter pilot
• Romuald Paszkiewicz (1941-2003), Polish volleyball player

See also

• Paskevich for other variants

Notes and References

1. Web site: Udzila. Algis. ŽVILGSNIS Į PAVARDŽIŲ LOBYNĄ. A Glance at the treasure of surnames. Lithuanian. Paškevičius – iš brus. Paškievič (iš rytų slavų asmenvardžio formos Paška)..
2. Aleksandra Cieślikowa, prof., IJP PAN, Kraków, "nazwiska na -owicz" (retrieved December 5, 2019)