Skarbka

Skarbka is a Polish surname. It derives from the Polish word "skarb," meaning "treasure" or "treasury," and is likely occupational in origin, referring to someone who worked in a treasury or who was responsible for collecting or guarding valuables. It could also be topographic, referring to someone who lived near a treasury or a place where valuables were kept.

The surname Skarbka has been historically associated with Polish nobility (szlachta), and families bearing this name often held coats of arms. Genealogical research can reveal specific family lineages and their connection to historical events within Poland.

Variations of the name may include Skarbek.