Paszkiewicz is a Polish-language surname. It originates from Paskevich, a Belarusian surname, which ultimately comes from the East Slav personal name Pashka, a diminutive of Pavel (Paul).[1] The ending -kiewicz indicates the Belarusian language influence.[citation needed] Surnames of this form started appearing since 16th-17th centuries.[2]

Notable people with this surname include:

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  1. ^ Udzila, Algis. "ŽVILGSNIS Į PAVARDŽIŲ LOBYNĄ" [A Glance at the treasure of surnames] (in Lithuanian). Paškevičius – iš brus. Paškievič (iš rytų slavų asmenvardžio formos Paška).
  2. ^ Aleksandra Cieślikowa, prof., IJP PAN, Kraków, "nazwiska na -owicz" (retrieved December 5, 2019)