Mankiewicz (surname)

Mankiewicz is a surname of Polish origin. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it is derived from a personal name. The name is thought to be derived from a diminutive form of the Polish given name "Manko" or "Manecki," both of which are short forms of longer names like Emanuel or Marian. The suffix "-iewicz" is a common Polish suffix denoting "son of" or "descendant of." Thus, Mankiewicz means "son of Manko" or "descendant of Manko."

The surname is relatively uncommon, but is most notably associated with a prominent family of American filmmakers, including brothers Joseph L. Mankiewicz and Herman J. Mankiewicz.