Surname/Last Name - History

The last name of "Skweres" is a Polish name.  It came from a nickname based on a persons characteristic.  The name "Skweres" could have possibly come from one of two different characteristics (in Old Polish).

• "skweres" meaning misfortune, trouble, confusion, turmoil or hubbub.  Perhaps someone displayed this characteristic and was named from that word or also just as likely someone displayed the opposite of this characteristic and was always cool, calm and collected and able to handle confusing and difficult situations.  It was common for nicknames to be created as opposite to the displayed characteristic.  Possibly it began with an individual who either caused or endured much misfortune or turmoil.
• "skwiercz" meaning to sizzle and referring to a person living in extreme poverty.