Genealogy / THE MEANING AND RESEARCH OF MY POLISH LAST NAME, SURNAME? [4500]

The family name of Cich is from south of Tarnow..plenty of family still there and church records the name shows up in the 1500's..but noticed that a lot of other Polish and Slovak names have Cich in them...any info would be appreciated.

Genealogy / THE MEANING AND RESEARCH OF MY POLISH LAST NAME, SURNAME? [4500]

I have noticed that the family name of Cich ( 12 miles south of Tarnow, since the 1500's) shows up as part of other Polish and Slovak or Slavic names when I do family tree information.. I think that the name means "quiet" or some sorts. please advise.

The names of Adamczak,Tarnowski, Sobczak and Knapik all show up in the family tree.. Adamczak and Tarnowski are fairly clear from reading other postings but Subczak and Knapik has me wondering as to what the meanings are. Thanks RPC