Postróże

Postróże is a Polish surname. It likely originates from a toponym, possibly a place name (a village, a farm, or a landmark) derived from the word "stróża," meaning "guard" or "watchman." The name could have been originally assigned to someone who lived near a guard post or someone who had the occupation of a guard. Surnames in Poland often derived from occupations, places of origin, or personal characteristics. The surname Postróże, therefore, would indicate a connection to a person or place associated with guarding or watching. The distribution of the surname may offer clues about its geographical origin within Poland.