Kowalewka

Kowalewka is a Polish surname. It is a diminutive form derived from the surname Kowalewski, itself derived from the Polish word "kowal," meaning "blacksmith." The suffix "-ewka" indicates a smaller or related form. Therefore, Kowalewka can be interpreted as "little blacksmith" or "related to a blacksmith."

Surnames like Kowalewka often originated as occupational surnames, denoting a person's trade or family occupation. Over time, these surnames became hereditary.

The surname Kowalewka, like other Polish surnames, is subject to declension based on grammatical case and gender.

Individuals with the surname Kowalewka may be found primarily in Poland and among Polish diaspora communities worldwide. Information regarding specific individuals or the history of particular families bearing the surname would require further research.