Gutkowski Name Meaning, Origin and Heraldry

Gutkowski sits within the Gutowski family of names, which has Polish roots. The name is habitational, pointing to “from Gutowo”. Gutkowski is listed among the recognised spellings of Gutowski. Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists.

The same family of names includes Gutowska.

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Gutowski surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Want more than a summary? See the Gutkowski family name pack.