Rzepka

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:

See also

References
  1. "User-submitted surname Rzepka - Behind the Name".
  2. "Rzepka". 26 January 2022.
  3. "Rzepka Name Meaning & Rzepka Family History at Ancestry.co.uk®".
  4. "User-submitted surname Rzepka - Behind the Name".
  5. "Rzepka Surname Origin, Meaning & Last Name History".
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