Dobrowski is a relatively interesting surname. Its pronunciation doesn’t match with its spelling as well as seeming like some person, long ago, threw together random letters to form a name. Although it may look as though a bunch of jumbled up letters, there is actually historical information behind it. Originating from Poland, Dobrowski “is a variant of Dąbrowski” (Geni.com 1). In addition, Dombrowski is also a variant from Dąbrowski and a variation of Dobrowski. Dating back to 1975, Dąbrowski has had a significant role in Poland especially residing in the Polish national anthem which in fact is named “Dąbrowski Mazurka”. A very patriotic song, “Dąbrowski Mazurka”, “was written shortly after the country [Poland] lost its independence in a series of partitions by Austria, Russia, and Prussia” (Trochimczyk 1). As the country lost its independence, General Jan Henryk Dąbrowski was the spear head of the Polish retaliations which naturally lead to the composition of his paramount role in the war which gave the inspiration for the anthem. Gathering most of the
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I’ve always upheld it with dignity and respect even during roll call in elementary school, when people would snicker as someone misspelled my name or called me “dumb-browski”. My last name has really meant a lot to me as well as being almost a role model because of the way my family has succeeded in life. By this, I mean in careers. This success started with my Grandfather who was a prestigious doctor, my dad who is a top Texas big company litigator, my uncle, John Dobrowski, also a doctor and then it goes on to a dentist, another lawyer, and a urologist. Overall, the patriarchy of my family has accomplished dream jobs which exemplifies the importance of upholding the Dobrowski name. My perception has always been the same every since I was a little girl but this past weekend has shifted that perception to the
I’ve always upheld it with dignity and respect even during roll call in elementary school, when people would snicker as someone misspelled my name or called me “dumb-browski”. My last name has really meant a lot to me as well as being almost a role model because of the way my family has succeeded in life. By this, I mean in careers. This success started with my Grandfather who was a prestigious doctor, my dad who is a top Texas big company litigator, my uncle, John Dobrowski, also a doctor and then it goes on to a dentist, another lawyer, and a urologist. Overall, the patriarchy of my family has accomplished dream jobs which exemplifies the importance of upholding the Dobrowski name. My perception has always been the same every since I was a little girl but this past weekend has shifted that perception to the