Kaczmarek

Kaczmarek is a Polish surname derived from the words “kaczka” (meaning “duck”) and “marek” (meaning “horse”). It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who kept both ducks and horses. Today, Kaczmarek is a relatively common surname in Poland, with notable bearers including award-winning Polish actor Janusz Kaczmarek and American actress Melora Hardin (whose maternal grandfather was of Polish descent and bore the surname Kaczmarek).