Nowak
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Nowak is a Polish surname derived from the nickname literally meaning 'novice, newcomer, rookie'. Early records of the surname are dated by the 14th century. It is a gender-neutral surname, with archaic feminine forms Nowakowa and Nowakówna, Nowaczanka. Colloquial forms by husband include Nowakówka, Nowaczka, Nowaczonka. In Silesia the variant Nowok is known. Emigrees may acquire forms Nowack, Novak, Novack. German sources indicate that it is also a Sorbian surname. As of 2026 it is the most common surname in Poland, keeping the first place for many years. In 2021 it was the surname of 102,503 women and 100,617 men For example, in 2009 it was the top one, with 100,836 men and 106,512 women. In January 2026, the Polish register PESEL listed 99,738 women and 98,387 men with the surname.
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