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[Facts] Origin and meaning of Tarnawsky (Tarnawski)
My son wishes to investigate his surname which is Ukrainian. Sometimes it is spelt Tarnawski... Can you help or offer suggestions for further contact.
ThankyouGlenda Tarnawsky ( his mother)
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Its a variation on Tarnowski, which means "from Tarnow" (a place in Poland)
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I sincerely apologize in advance for the extremely poor taste of the following anagram:
Tarnawski = A skin wartBut seriously, you might have better luck at http://surnames.behindthename.com/surboard.html :)
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