Rzepka

Rzepka (Polish pronunciation: [ʐɛpka]) is a Polish surname and given name.

Meaning and origin

In Polish, the word means kneecap, but the name is actually derived from the diminutive of rzepa (meaning turnip).

Prevalence

Outside of Poland, the name is also prevalent as a surname in Germany and the United States.

Notable people

Notable people with this name include:

• Józef Rzepka (1913–1951), Polish soldier
• Michelle Rzepka (born 1983), American bobsledder
• Piotr Rzepka, Polish football player and manager
• Rzepicha (also known as Rzepka), 9th century Polish ruler

See also

• Rzepa

References

Surname list

This page lists people with the surname Rzepka.
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