Kaminski is a surname of Polish origin. It’s a toponymic name, meaning it’s derived from a place name. In this case, it comes from various places in Poland named Kamień, which means “stone” in Polish. The suffix “-ski” is commonly added to Polish surnames to indicate “of” or “from.”

The name Kaminski (or Kamiński in its Polish spelling) literally translates to “of stone” or “from the stone place.” This could refer to someone who lived near a rocky area or worked with stone.

As a surname, Kaminski is quite common in Poland and among people of Polish descent around the world. It’s particularly prevalent in areas with significant Polish immigrant populations, such as parts of the United States and Canada.

Notable people with the surname Kaminski include Bronisław Kaminski, a Polish-Russian collaborator during World War II, and Marek Kamiński, a Polish polar explorer who reached both the North and South Poles in the same year.

The name Kaminski carries with it a sense of strength and durability, qualities associated with stone. It also serves as a connection to Polish heritage and history for many who bear the name.