Dankowski

Dankowski is a surname of Polish origin. It is derived from the personal name "Danek," which is a diminutive of "Daniel." The suffix "-owski" is a common Polish surname suffix, indicating origin or association with a place or person. Thus, Dankowski roughly translates to "son of Danek" or "from the Danek family."

The name is primarily found in Poland and among Polish diaspora communities around the world. Like many Polish surnames, variations in spelling may exist due to transliteration differences and regional dialects. The name likely arose in the medieval period as surnames became more common for identification purposes.

The frequency of the surname "Dankowski" is relatively low compared to more common Polish surnames like Nowak or Kowalski, indicating a potentially less widespread origin or a smaller founder population. Genealogical research is often necessary to trace the specific history of a family bearing the surname.