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Wilczyński

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Wilczyński (Polish pronunciation: [vilˈt͡ʂɨɲski]; feminine: Wilczyńska; plural: Wilczyńscy) is a surname of Polish-language origin. It derives either directly from Wilk (meaning "wolf") or from toponyms with this stem (Wilczyn, Wilczyna, Wilczyno).[1] About 17,000 people use the surname in Poland, with the greatest number found in Ostrów Mazowiecka, Dębica, and Kielce. Notable people include:

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  1. ^ Hanks, Patrick (2003). Dictionary of American Family Names. Vol. 1. Oxford University Press. p. 612. ISBN 9780195081374.