Dubanowski

Dubanowski is a Polish surname, derived from the place name Dubinowo (modern-day Dubino in Belarus). Originally, it identified a person who came from that town, following the common Polish pattern of forming surnames with the -owski suffix, which typically indicates a connection to a place. The change from 'Dubinowo' to 'Dubanowski' reflects historical phonetic shifts in the Polish language.

The related feminine form is Dubanowska, used for female bearers of the surname, following the grammatical gender agreement in Polish. The surname is relatively rare, with a modest number of bearers primarily in Poland and among Polish diaspora communities.

• Meaning: Originally denoted a person from the town of Dubinowo (now Dubino, Belarus)
• Origin: Polish
• Type: Habitational surname
• Usage: Poland