Szostek

Szostek is a Polish surname. It is likely derived from a diminutive of the given name Szostak, which itself originates from the Polish word "szósty," meaning "sixth." The surname may have been used to identify the sixth child in a family, or someone born on the sixth day of the month or week. Surnames derived from numerical attributes were common throughout Poland and other Slavic regions. The Szostek surname, while not extremely common, can be found among Polish diaspora communities worldwide.