Tylicki (feminine: Tylicka; plural: Tyliccy) is a Polish-language surname.
Etymology
The name is habitational, derived from places named Tylice in the Kuyavian‑Pomeranian Voivodeship or Tylisz in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship. It may also originate from the personal name Tyl or its diminutive Tylik, itself a short form of Matylda, meaning “mighty in battle” or “strength in battle.” Consequently, the surname can be interpreted as “descendant of Tylik” or “person from Tylice/Tylisz.”
Geographic distribution
Tylicki is most common in Poland, where it is recognized as a traditional Polish family name. It also appears among Polish diaspora communities in countries such as the United States, Canada, and Germany.
Notable individuals
- Piotr Tylicki (1543–1616) – Polish nobleman and Bishop of Kraków.
- Justyna Budzińska‑Tylicka (1867–1936) – Polish physician, feminist, and public health advocate.
- Jacek Tylicki (born 1951) – Polish contemporary artist known for environmental and installation works.
- Frederik Tylicki (born c. 1986) – German flat‑racing jockey.
References
- Wikipedia entry on “Tylicki” (accessed 2024).
- Ancestry.com and other genealogical sources describing the surname’s origin and meaning.
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