Poljańska (feminine form) is a Polish surname. It is derived from a toponym, likely a village or region called "Poljana" or similar, meaning "field dweller" or "from the field" (related to the Polish word "pole," meaning field). Surnames ending in "-ska" are typically feminine forms indicating a woman belonging to a family or from a place associated with the masculine form of the surname. The masculine form would typically be Poljański.
The surname Poljańska indicates ancestry or origin tied to a specific location or characteristic related to fields or open lands within Poland or a Polish-speaking region. Variations in spelling might exist, but the core meaning remains consistent. As a surname, it is passed down through families, connecting them to their historical roots and geographical origins. The prevalence of the name is likely higher within Poland and among the Polish diaspora.