Orlinsky

The name Orlinsky is a surname of Eastern European origin, specifically of Ashkenazi Jewish derivation. It is typically considered to be an ornamental surname, often derived from a place name or a feature of nature. The root "Orl-" most likely derives from the Polish word "orzeł," meaning "eagle." Therefore, Orlinsky can be interpreted as "of the eagle" or "belonging to the eagle," possibly referencing a characteristic (strength, vision, etc.) or an association with a place where eagles were prevalent.

The surname is documented in historical records within Jewish communities in Eastern Europe, particularly in areas encompassing modern-day Poland, Russia, and Ukraine. Like many Jewish surnames, it may have been adopted during a period of mandated surname adoption in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Variants of the name may include Orlin, Orlik, Orlowski (though the latter is a more common Polish surname not necessarily of Jewish origin), and other similar forms. The spelling and pronunciation can also vary slightly depending on the region and individual family history.

The prevalence of the Orlinsky surname today is relatively low, and individuals bearing the name are dispersed globally due to migration patterns throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.