Pękalski

Pękalski (pronounced [pɛ̃ˈkalskʲi]) is a Polish surname. It is a toponymic surname, meaning it likely originated from a place name. The place name is derived from the root "pęk," which can refer to a clump, tuft, or burst (as in a burst of energy or sound), or possibly a bundle or sheaf. Therefore, someone named Pękalski likely originated from or lived in a place characterized by such features (e.g., a place with abundant vegetation growing in clumps, or perhaps associated with a sound – such as a waterfall – that could be described as a burst).

The surname Pękalski is relatively common in Poland, and individuals bearing this surname can be found throughout the country and in Polish diaspora communities around the world. As with many Polish surnames, variations in spelling might exist due to historical records and different transliteration systems.

The surname provides an example of how surnames in Poland often connect families to specific geographical locations and natural features of the landscape. It also offers insight into the linguistic origins of place names and surnames in Polish culture.