About Nahorniak
The surname Nahorniak is of Ukrainian origin and is derived from the word "nahorny" which means "highland" or "mountainous" in Ukrainian. It is a toponymic surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name likely hailed from a place with highlands or mountains. The suffix "-iak" is a common Ukrainian ending denoting "son of" or "descendant of." Therefore, Nahorniak can be interpreted to mean "son of the person from the highlands" or "descendant of the mountain-dweller."
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The surname Nahorniak is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Nahorniak based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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