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

Thanks for all the info, they certainly where in the 85% as there jobs on their marriage certificates where classed as Einliegers which in German is apparently somebody who basically works for a nominal wage and recieves a house on the farmers land as a privilage. It's very interesting that you mention that the surname may of come from a village as Bryłówek is about 45 minutes from where they lived (Dobrodzien), and I have found the serveral families with my surname in that area (not all related), in fact the distribution of the surname appears to be concentrated soley in the Upper Silesia region, so it seems very plausible.

Thanks again.

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

Dear members, I have the surname "Brylka" which seems to translate as lump as in lump of earth. My family roots appear to all be Farm workers. Would I be correct in assuming this or does anybody have a different meaning.

Thanks