About Czaja
The surname Czaja is of Polish origin and is derived from the word "czajka," meaning "lapwing" or "plover" in Polish. It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone who lived near a place associated with lapwings or plovers, such as a nesting site or a marshy area. The lapwing is a bird known for its distinctive crest and elaborate courtship displays, and the surname Czaja likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed similar characteristics or lived in a location frequented by these birds.
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The surname Czaja is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Czaja based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Czaja in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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