Stawisza

Stawisza is a Polish surname. It is derived from the given name Stanisław, a popular Polish name of Slavic origin meaning "become glorious" or "stand with glory." The surname likely originated as a patronymic, indicating "son of Stanisław" or "descendant of Stanisław." The addition of the "-a" ending is a common characteristic of Polish surnames, particularly those derived from male given names. Surnames like Stawisza provide clues to family history and genealogical research.