Rzepka (Polish pronunciation: [ʐɛpka])^[1] is a Polish surname and given name.

Meaning and origin

In Polish, the word means kneecap,^[2] but the name is actually derived from the diminutive of rzepa (meaning turnip).^[3][4]

Prevalence

Outside of Poland, the name is also prevalent as a surname in Germany and the United States.^[5]

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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