Slania (surname)

Slania is a Polish surname. It is relatively uncommon and likely originated as a toponymic surname, meaning it derived from a place name. The specific origin is uncertain, but it could be linked to a small village or geographical feature with a similar sounding name, possibly containing the root "slan-", which could be related to the Polish word for salt ("sól") or derived from a personal name.

Distribution of the surname is primarily within Poland, though emigration has led to its presence in other countries, particularly those with significant Polish diaspora populations such as the United States, Canada, and countries within Europe.

Without genealogical research connecting specific individuals, the precise meaning or family history associated with the surname Slania remains open to interpretation.