Golański

Golański is a Polish surname. It is derived from a toponym, likely referring to someone from a place called Gola or a similar variation. Such place names are common in Poland, typically denoting a location that was historically a clearing or a deforested area. The suffix "-ski" indicates origin or association with that place. The surname Golański would therefore denote "someone from Gola" or "related to Gola".

Surnames ending in "-ski" are common in Poland and often associated with nobility or land ownership, although in modern times, they are widespread across various social classes. The surname Golański likely originated among individuals who held land or had some significance in a village or region named Gola.

The distribution of the surname can be found primarily in Poland, although emigration has led to instances of the surname appearing in other countries, particularly in areas with large Polish diaspora communities. Genealogical research can provide more specific information about the history and lineage of individuals bearing the surname Golański.