Duszyński

Duszyński is a Polish surname. It is derived from a place name, likely a village or estate, ending in "-dusz" combined with the possessive suffix "-yński". This suffix typically indicates belonging or origin. The root "dusz-" likely refers to "dusza," the Polish word for "soul." Therefore, the surname could potentially imply origin from a place connected with religious activities or a place name with a metaphorical meaning related to "soul."

The surname is relatively common in Poland, though its distribution is not concentrated in any single region. Bearers of the name are found throughout the country and, due to emigration, also in other countries.

The surname, like other Polish surnames, is subject to grammatical declension based on gender and case in the Polish language. For example, a female bearer of the surname would be referred to as Duszyńska.