Danowski

Danowski is a surname of Polish origin. It is a patronymic surname, derived from the given name "Danek" or "Daniel," common diminutive forms of the name Daniel. The suffix "-owski" is a common Polish suffix that indicates "of" or "belonging to." Thus, Danowski literally means "of Danek/Daniel" or "belonging to Danek/Daniel's family."

Surnames ending in "-owski" often denote noble or gentry origins in Poland, though they are now widely distributed across various social classes.

The name Danowski, and its variants, can be found amongst diaspora communities of Polish descent worldwide, including in North America, Europe, and Australia.

Individuals with the surname Danowski may have ancestral roots in Poland, or be of Polish heritage through emigration. Historical records may provide further information on specific families bearing this surname.