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

Good morning 1jola and Polonius3!

Thanks you so much for your information. Wow! I will be sure to keep and share this
information with my family. You have been so helpful.

Kind regards from Canada,
Stephanie

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

Merged: The origin of my maiden name LAWRUK?

I'd like to know the origin of my maiden name LAWRUK... I have a few clues, but I am often asked by my relatives and friends what nationality is it.

My great grandfather was born in Austria in 1852. His name was Nicholas Lawruk and he was married to Anna (?) born in Ukraine in 1876. Nicholas came to Canada in 1911 or 1912.

Anna and her two sons Antoine (my grandfather) and Michael followed.
My grandfather, Antoine was born June 1904 in Husiatyn, Tarnopol (Austria) Poland.
My grandfather, Antoine spoke Austrian, Ukrainian and Polish and English.
Since the borders were moved so frequently back then, it is hard to pin down what nationality
'Lawruk' is and it's meaning. One relative suggested 'Lawruk' was actually a name of a town.
Was there a historical significance of why they escaped?

Help!
Kindest regards,
Stephanie Lawruk Kennery