Stasiak is a Polish

Poland

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 surname of patronymic

Patronymic

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 origin. It is derived from the personal name

Personal name

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 "Stasio", a pet form of the name "Stanisław" (composed of the Slavic elements "Stan", which means "become" and "slaw", meaning "glory, fame, praise"), and the suffix "-ak", denoting "descendant of". So, the surname Stasiak signifies "son or descendent of Stasia (Stanisław)".

Variants of the surname include Stasicki, Staszak, and Stanczak.

People

• Ludwik Stasiak
  Ludwik Stasiak
  Ludwik Stasiak , was a Polish painter, illustrator, writer, journalist, essayist and publisher....
  
  , Polish painter, writer and publisher
• Michał Stasiak, Polish football player
• Shawn Stasiak
  Shawn Stasiak
  Dr. Shawn Emile Stipich, DC, is an American chiropractor and former professional wrestler. He is best known under the ring name Shawn Stasiak and for his stints with World Wrestling Federation / Entertainment, where he is a fifteen time Hardcore Champion, and World Championship Wrestling, where he...
  
  , Canadian chiropractor and semi-retired professional wrestler
• Stan Stasiak
  Stan Stasiak
  George Stipich , better known by his ring name Stan Stasiak, was a Canadian professional wrestler and fifth World Wide Wrestling Federation Champion. He is the father of professional wrestler Shawn Stasiak.-Career:...
  
  , former Canadian professional wrestler, father of professional wrestler Shawn Stasiak
• Władysław Stasiak, Polish politician