Rzepka
Appearance
Rzepka (Polish pronunciation: [ʐɛpka])[1] is a Polish surname and given name.
Meaning and origin
In Polish, the word means kneecap,[2] but the name is actually derived from the diminutive of rzepa (meaning turnip).[3][4]
Prevalence
Outside of Poland, the name is also prevalent as a surname in Germany and the United States.[5]
Notable people
Notable people with this name include:
- Józef Rzepka (1913-1951), Polish soldier
- Michelle Rzepka (born 1983), American bobsledder
- Piotr Rzepka, Polish football player and manager
- Rzepicha (also known as Rzepka), 9th century Polish ruler