Region of origin Poland | ||
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Meaning Polish toponym; oak grove Related names | ||
Dąbrowski ([dɔmˈbrɔfskʲi]; feminine Dąbrowska, plural Dąbrowscy) or Dabrowski is the 11th most common surname in Poland (87,304 people in 2009); this is down from an apparent rank of 4th in 1990. Dąbrowski is a habitational name derived from the placename 'Dąbrowa' or 'Dąbrówka', which is used for several specific places in Poland or generically as "oak grove", the English meaning for these Polish words. Variants of the surname include Dombrowski, Dobrowski, and Dobrosky. Dobrowski also has an independent origin as a habitational name derived from the placename 'Dobrów'. The text-figure below summarizes the relationships among these various words.
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Polish national anthem
The Polish national anthem, Poland Is Not Yet Lost, is also known as Dąbrowski's Mazurka. The text references general Jan Henryk Dąbrowski, the founder of the Polish Legions in Italy.
Frequency information
The table below contains available information on the frequency of the Dąbrowski surname and variants in various countries across a span of years.