Rębielak

Rębielak is a Polish surname. It is derived from the Old Polish word "rąbać," meaning "to chop" or "to hew." Thus, the surname likely originated as an occupational surname, potentially denoting someone who worked as a woodcutter, lumberjack, or someone who used an axe in their trade. The surname's etymology connects it to activities involving the felling or processing of trees and wood. Variations of the surname, or surnames with similar roots, might be found in other Slavic languages as well. The distribution of the surname's bearers is primarily within Poland, with possible diaspora communities established elsewhere.