Chabowski

Chabowski is a Polish surname. It is derived from a given name, likely a diminutive of a Slavic name containing the element "Chwal-", such as Chwalisław or Chwalimir, combined with a suffix denoting family origin. Surnames like Chabowski became common in Poland during the medieval period as populations grew and there was a need to distinguish between individuals with the same given name. The suffix "-owski" is a common Polish surname suffix typically indicating origin from a place name or association with a particular person or family. Thus, a person with the surname Chabowski was likely someone connected to a person named Chwal or a place associated with someone of that name. The name and its variations can be found in historical records throughout Poland.