Turzynek

Turzynek is a Polish surname. It is derived from a place name, likely referring to a settlement or geographical feature associated with tur, the Polish word for aurochs (a type of wild cattle extinct since the 17th century). The suffix -ek is a diminutive suffix frequently used in Polish surnames to denote origin or belonging. Thus, Turzynek suggests a person from a place associated with aurochs. The name could also refer to someone who lived near such a location. The name may have originally signified a person's occupation (e.g., a herdsman of aurochs) or a characteristic of the person (e.g., someone as strong as an aurochs).