Ethnicity:
*37.5% Polish
*25% Mexican
*18.75% British Isles [English, Irish]
*18.75% Italian, including Sicilian
Brenna D’Amico is an American actress.
Brenna’s paternal grandfather is Ronald A. D’Amico (the son of Anthony D’Amico and Evelyn Flisiak). Anthony was born in Illinois, to Italian parents, August D’Amico and Josephine LoCoco, who was from Palermo, Sicily. Evelyn was born in Illinois, to parents from Poland, John Flisiak and Maryanna/Mary Morkzycka/Morkzycki.
Brenna’s paternal grandmother is Dianne Zawadzki (the daughter of Walter S. Zawadzki and Lillian M. Dziwik). Walter was born in Illinois, to Polish parents, who likely were Stanley Zawadzki and Mary. Lillian was born in Illinois, also to parents from Poland, Walter Dziwik and Victoria M. Kotowicz.
Brenna’s maternal grandfather is named Roy D. DeLaGarza (the son of Eulalio Sandoval DeLaGarza and Maria DeJesus Villarreal). Eulalio and Maria were born in Texas, and likely were of Mexican descent.
Brenna’s maternal grandmother is Kathleen McEmery (the daughter of Albert W. McEmery and Edith Maxine Collard). Albert was born in Illinois, the son of James Ira McEmery and Nella Mae Embree. Edith was born in Illinois, the daughter of Ora Marion Collard and Louisa Katrina Coloni, whose parents were from Lombardy, Italy.
YaYa’s paternal grandfather was Gary Raymond Gosselin (the son of Edward Roy Gosselin and Daisy May Rogers). Edward was of French-Canadian descent, and was the son of Onesime Joseph Gosselin and Yvonne Rabideau. Daisy was the daughter of Richard Lawrence Rogers and Victoria Anna Klimasofski, whose parents were Polish.
YaYa’s paternal grandmother was Lila Jean James.
YaYa’s maternal grandfather was Alfonse Benito Mendez (the the son Cresent Mendez and Nellie Mendoza).
Göransson in 2019, photo by kathclick/Bigstock.com
Birth Name: Ludwig Emil Tomas Göransson
Place of Birth: Linköping, Sweden
Date of Birth: 1 September, 1984
Ethnicity:
*Swedish (father)
*Polish (mother)
Ludwig Göransson is a Swedish composer, conductor, and record producer. He often works on Hollywood films.
His father, Tomas, is Swedish and a guitar teacher. His mother, Maria, is originally Polish, from Warsaw, and is a florist. He is married to American violinist Serena McKinney, with whom he has a son.
Pat Sajak is an American television personality and game show host. He hosts Wheel of Fortune.
Pat is the son of Joyce Helen and Leonard Anthony Sajdak. His father was born in Michigan. His mother was born in Illinois. All of his grandparents were Polish.
He is married to photographer Lesly Brown-Sajak, with whom he has two children, including country music singer Maggie Sajak.
Pat’s paternal grandparents was named Jozef L. “Joseph” Sajdak and Anna Sajdak. Jozef and Anna were born in Laskowa.
Pat’s maternal grandparents were named James Albert Brandecka/Brand and Helen Kazmierczak.
Ryan J. Condal is an American screenwriter and producer. He co-created television series Colony (2016).
His father is of Polish and Italian/Sicilian descent. His mother is of Dutch ancestry.
Ryan’s paternal grandfather was Stanley Richard Condal (the son of Stanislaw R. “Stanley” Condal and Wanda Angela Kienitz). Ryan’s grandfather Stanley was born in New York, to ethnic Polish parents. Ryan’s great-grandfather Stanislaw was born in Galicia, Austria, the son of Charles Condal and Mulvina Mielnik. Wanda was born in New York, to parents from either Germany or Russia, Carl/Karl “Charles” Kienitz and Elizabeth/Bessie.
Ryan’s paternal grandmother was Marion/Marian/Marianna Orlando (the daughter of Samuel/Rosario “Sam” Orlando and Theresa/Teresa Gagliardotto). Marion was born in New York. Samuel was born in New York, to Italian parents from Sicily, Gandolfo Orlando and Marianna Gagliardotto. Theresa was born in New York, also to Italian parents, Vincenzo “Vincent” Gagliardotto and Francesca Paola “Frances” Dimartino/Dimartini, who were likely also from Sicily.
Ryan’s maternal grandfather was Bert G. Boer (the son of John H. Boer and Neeltje/Neltje Bos). Bert was born in New Jersey. John was born in New Jersey, the son of George Boer, whose parents were Dutch, and of Theodora “Dorothy” de Bree, who was from Utrecht, Netherlands. Neeltje was born in New Jersey, to Dutch parents, Gerhardus Bos and Pietronella “Nellie” Van Vlaanderen.
Ryan’s maternal grandmother was named Pat Bosland (the daughter of Irving Bosland and Anna). Pat was born in New Jersey. Irving was born in New Jersey, the son of Frans “Frank” Bosland, who was Dutch, and of Lena “Ellen” Venneman, whose parents were also Dutch. Anna was born in New Jersey, to parents from the Netherlands.
Paul Raci is an American actor. He is known for his Academy Award-nominated role in the film Sound of Metal.
He is fluent in American Sign Language, as the hearing son of deaf parents. He was raised in Humboldt Park and Oak Lawn. Paul is a U.S. Navy veteran, including serving two tours in Vietnam.
Paul’s paternal grandparents were named Bruno Racibozynski and Mary Stanek. Bruno and Mary were born in Poland.
Paul’s maternal grandparents were named Stanley Grzybowski/Grybowski and Mary Berdyszewski. Stanley and Mary were born in Illinois, both of them to Polish parents.
Ethnicity:
*maternal grandfather – Cuban [Spanish (including Canary Islander), other], small amount of English
*maternal grandmother – Italian, Polish
Maria Brink is an American musician. She is the lead vocalist and pianist of the heavy metal band In This Moment. Her mother is named Rita (Barrera). Her father is likely named Ronald Brink. She has a son. A picture of her mother and maternal grandfather can be seen here.
Maria’s maternal grandfather was Carlos Manuel Barrera (the son of Armando Barrera and Coralia “Cora” Hernández). Carlos was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Armando was the son of Cuban emigrants, Enrique Barrera and América Cowley, the latter of Havana. The surname Cowley is of English origin. Coralia was the daughter of Cuban emigrants, Claudio Herculano Hernández Jiménez and María Agustina “Mary” González, both of Havana.
Maria’s maternal grandmother is Sylvia F. Politano (the daughter of Anthony John “Tony” Politano and Cecylia Osowicka). Sylvia was born in Amsterdam, New York. Anthony was the son of Giorgio Domenico (later George Dominic) Politano, of Naples, and of Maria (later Mary) Concetta Giuffre, of Genoa. Cecylia was the daughter of Polish emigrants, Antoni “Tony” Osowicki and Katie Lis.
Ethnicity: Italian, Slovak, Polish, possibly English
Ancestry/Genealogy: Don La Greca is an American sports broadcaster and analyst, who is a co-host of The Michael Kay Show.
Don La Greca is/was the son of Donald La Greca and Julianne Hoydicz.
La Greca’s paternal grandparents were Marco P. La Greca and Lena Corbetta (the daughter of Adele and Ottario Angelo Corbetta). Lena was born in Lombardy, Italy.
La Greca’s maternal grandfather was Andrew Hoydicz, who was the son of Walter Hoydicz and Mary Tirpak. Walter was born in Austria to Polish parents Anna and George Hoydicz. Mary was born in New Jersey, the daughter of Slovak parents George Tirpak and Mary Revack.
LaGreca’s maternal grandmother was Pauline Oakley. Oakley is usually an English surname.
Marcy Kaptur is an American politician. She is a member of the Democratic party and has been representing Ohio’s 9th district in the U.S. House of Representatives since January 3, 1983. As of now, she is the longest-serving woman in the U.S. Congress. Previously, she has served as the director of planning for the National Center for Urban Ethnic Affairs from 1975 to 1977.
Marcy was born as Marcia Carolyn Kaptur on June 17, 1946 in Toledo, Ohio, U.S. to father Stephen Jacob “Steve” “Kappy” Kaptur and mother Anastasia Dolores Rogowski. Both of them were born in Toledo and were children of Polish immigrants.
Marcy’s paternal grandfather was John Kaptur. He was born in Poland. He was the son of Józef Kaptur and Michalina Chudzińska. They were both born in Poland.
Marcy’s paternal grandmother was Josepha/Josephine. She was born in Poland.
Marcy’s maternal grandfather was John August Rogowski. He was born in Poland.
Marcy’s maternal grandmother was Teofilia Karolina Swiecicki/Swiecicka/Święcicki/Święcicka/. She was born in Poland.
Kyra Zagorsky is an American film and television actress.
She is married to Canadian actor, stunt performer, and drama teacher Patrick Sabongui, with whom she has two children. She was raised in Colorado.
Kyra’s paternal grandfather was Stanley Charles Zagorsky (the son of Stanslaus Francis “Stanley” Zagorsky/Zagorski and Stella Kransky). Kyra’s grandfather Stanley was born in Pennsylvania. Stanislaus was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Poland, Peter Zagorski and Bella Christpa. Stella was born in Pennsylvania, also to Polish parents, Casimir Kransky and Victoria Zurinski.
Kyra’s paternal grandmother was Constance “Connie” Volinsky/Volensky (the daughter of Frank Volinsky/Walutkiewicz and Rosalia “Rose” Slavinski). Constance was born in Pennsylvania. Frank was born in Tolkuny, Smolensk, Russia, the son of Jos Walutkiewicz and Susan Furtonovicz. He was listed as a Polish speaker on the 1920 U.S. Census. Rosalia was born in Pennsylvania, to parents from Lithuania, Jonas “John” Slavinski and Viktorija “Victoria” Leskauskas/Laskauckas/Leskauskaitė.
Kyra’s maternal grandfather was Robert Rappel (the son of Frank J. Rappel/Reppel and Elizabeth Kaufman). Robert was born in New York, into a Jewish family. Frank was born in New York, to parents from Germany, Frank Rappel and Margaretha “Margaret” Rhein. Elizabeth was born in New York, to parents from Russia, Philip Kaufman and Anna Klief.
Kyra’s maternal grandmother was Ann Waller (the daughter of Antonius/Albert Waller and Tzivia “Celia” Trotsky/Trotskaya). Ann was born in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Antonius was born in Hof van Delft, the Netherlands, the son of Adriaan Hendrik Waller and Maria Anna Smeelen. Tzivia was born in Vilnius, Lithuania, to Jewish parents, Isaac Trotsky and Hannah Lieberman.
Sources: Genealogy of Kyra Zagorsky (focusing on her mother’s side) – http://www.geni.com
Ethnicity: Russian, Polish, Ashkenazi Jewish, possibly other
Xavier Bettel is a Luxembourgish politician. He has served as Prime Minister of Luxembourg since 4 December 2013.
Xavier is the son of Aniela and Claude Marcel Bettel. Her mother is French, and of at least half Russian descent. Xavier is married to Belgian architect Gauthier Destenay.
Xavier’s great-great-uncle (great-grandfather’s brother) was composer, pianist, and conductor Sergei Rachmaninoff.
I’m of Polish and Russian origin, with Catholic, Jewish, Orthodox and atheist grandparents.
Xavier’s father is said to have had a Russian father and a Polish mother.
Xavier’s maternal grandfather was Maurice Spiro. Maurice was likely Jewish.
Xavier’s maternal grandfather was Vera Rachmaninova (the son of Arkady Vasilyevich Rachmaninov). Vera was born in Russia. Arkady was the son of Vasily Arkadyevich Rachmaninov and Lyubov Petrovna Butakova.
Mike’s paternal grandfather was Earnest/Ernest Hatton (the son of John William Hatton and Rachel Margaret Greathouse). Earnest was born in Indiana. John was born in Indiana, the son of Philip H. Hatton and Lavina Percifield. Rachel was born in Indiana, the daughter of Peter Greathouse and Zedora Delona Wilcox.
Mike’s paternal grandmother was named Jadwiga Wojciechowski. Jadwiga was born in Warsaw, Poland.
Mike’s paternal grandfather was surnamed Griffin.
Mike’s maternal grandmother was Mary Virginia Norton (the daughter of William Francis Norton and Ellen Catherine Denning). William was born in Massachusetts, to Irish parents, Michael J. Norton and Catherine Kilday. Ellen was born in Massachusetts, also to Irish parents, John Denning and Catherine Collins, who were from County Meath and County Cork, respectively.
She has also been credited as Angelina Jolie Pitt. Her father is fellow Academy Award-winner, actor Jon Voight (Jonathan Vincent Voight), and her mother was actress Marcheline Bertrand (Marcia Lynne Bertrand). She is the sister of actor James Haven. Her uncles are Barry Voight, a volcanologist, and Chip Taylor, a songwriter. Angelina has six children with her former husband, actor Brad Pitt. Angelina also has Cambodian citizenship.
Angelina’s father is of half Slovak and half German descent.
Angelina’s mother was of approximately one half French-Canadian, one quarter Dutch, and one quarter Polish, descent. Through her maternal grandfather, Angelina is of 1/1024 Huron First Nations and 1/16384 Swiss-French ancestry.
Angelina’s paternal grandfather was Elmer Vojtka, later Elmer Voight (the son of George Vojtka/Vojtech/Voytka and Helen “Nellie”). Elmer was born in New York. George was a Slovak emigrant, born in Košice, who lived in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Helen was born in New Jersey, to Slovak parents.
Angelina’s paternal grandmother was Barbara Kamp (the daughter of Joseph H. Kamp and Margaret Franz). Barbara was born in New York. Joseph was a German emigrant, from Büren, and was the son of Heinrich Kamp and Theresia Baum. Margaret was born in New York, to German parents Peter Franz and Barbara.
Angelina’s maternal grandfather was Rolland Frederic Bertrand (the son of George Léon Bertrand and Marie-Louise Angélina Leduc). Rolland was born in Illinois. All four of Rolland’s grandparents were French-Canadian. George was the son of Louis Bertrand and Marie-Virginie Adelphine/Adeline/Delina Maillet/Mayette. Angelina’s great-grandmother Marie-Louise was the daughter of Ulric Joseph Uldaric Leduc and Clorinthe/Clarinthe Devault.
Angelina’s maternal grandmother was Lois June Gouwens (the daughter of Royal Gerrit Gouwens and Virginia A. “Jean” Kasha). Lois was born in Illinois. Royal’s father, Roel Arie Thijsen Gouwens, was born in Illinois, to Dutch parents. Royal’s mother, Annie Koedijker/Koedyker, was Dutch, from Sint Maarten. Virginia’s father, Jan/John J. Kasza/Kasha, was from Danzig or Wirzitz, Germany, and was of Polish ancestry. Virginia’s mother, Mary/Maryanna R. Decker/Raczkowska/Racykowska/Rashowsky/Raskowski/Raczkowski, was born in Manistee, Michigan, the daughter of Polish parents, Symon/Simon Raczkowski/Rashowsky and Antonina Raczkiewicz.
Through Angelina’s French-Canadian maternal grandfather, Angelina has very remote Huron First Nations ancestry (from her eighth great-grandmother, Catherine Anenontha) and Swiss-French ancestry (from Angelina’s twelfth great-grandfather, Pierre Miville). Angelina’s grandfather also had a small amount of German ancestry.
Marriage record of Angelina’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Jan/John J. Kasza/Kasha and Mary/Maryanna R. Decker/Raczkowska/Racykowska/Rashowsky/Raskowski/Raczkowski – https://familysearch.org
Angelina’s maternal great-great-grandparents, Jan/John J. Kasza/Kasha and Mary/Maryanna R. Decker/Raczkowska/Racykowska/Rashowsky/Raskowski/Raczkowski, on the 1900 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org
Death record of Angelina’s maternal great-great-grandfather, Jan/John J. Kasza/Kasha – https://familysearch.org
Place of Birth: Brighton, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Date of Birth: October 20, 1979
Ethnicity:
*Polish (father)
*Irish (mother)
John Krasinski is an American actor, screenwriter, producer, and director. He is known for his role on the series The Office and for directing and starring in the A Quiet Place films. John is married to English actress Emily Blunt, with whom he has two children.
His father, Ronald Krasinski, is of Polish descent, and originally from Natrona, Pennsylvania. His mother, Mary Clare (Doyle), is of Irish ancestry, and originally from Providence, Rhode Island.
John’s paternal grandfather was Leo Krasinski (the son of Wladislaw “Walter” Krasinski and Mary Tomajczyk). Leo was born in Pennsylvania. Wladislaw was born in Poland, the son of John Krasinski and Theophila Lyszkowska. Mary was born in New York, to Polish parents, Franciscus Tomajczyk and Valentina Gramińska.
John’s paternal grandmother was Regina L. Wajozynski/Wojszynski/Wojczynski/Wijszynski/Woiszynski (the daughter of Casimer/Casimir/Walter Wojszynski/Wojczynski and Laura Filip/Philips). Regina was born in Pennsylvania. Casimer was born in Poland. Laura was born in Pennsylvania, to Polish parents.
John’s maternal grandfather was Edward Joseph Doyle, Jr. (the son of Edward Joseph Doyle and Bridget Aloysius Murphy). John’s grandfather Edward was born in Rhode Island. John’s great-grandfather Edward was born in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, the son of Irish parents, Patrick Doyle and Catherine. Bridget was born in Rhode Island, the daughter of Michael J. Murphy, from County Kerry, Ireland, and of Margaret M. McGuann, from County Clare, Ireland.
John’s maternal grandmother was Eileen Goggin Burke (the daughter of Dennis/Denis Burke and Hannah Connors). Eileen was born in Massachusetts, to Irish parents. Dennis was the son of William Burke and Mary Anne/Ann Daly. Hannah was the daughter of Patrick Connors and Margaret Goggin/Goggan.
Ethnicity:
*father – Italian
*mother – Polish, Slovak, other
Don La Greca is an American sports broadcaster and analyst. He is a co-host of The Michael Kay Show.
Don is the son of Julianne and Donald La Greca. He is married to Nancy, with whom he has two children.
Don’s paternal grandfather was named Marco P. Lagreca/La Greca (the son of Marco La Greca/Lagreca). Don’s grandfather Marco was born in New Jersey. Don’s great-grandfather Marco was born in Naples, Campania, Italy.
Don’s paternal grandmother was named Lena Corbetta (the daughter of Ottario Angelo Corbetta and Adele). Lena was born in Lombardy, Italy. Ottavio was born in Como.
Don’s maternal grandfather was Andrew Hoydicz (the son of Walter Hoydicz and Mary Tirpak). Walter was born in Austria, to Polish parents, George Hoydicz and Anna. Mary was born in New Jersey, the daughter of Slovak parents, George Tirpak and Mary Revack.
Don’s maternal grandmother was Pauline Oakley (the daughter of Elias Oakley and Mary Fencik).
Marcy Kaptur is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, she has served as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio, since January 3, 1983. As of 2021, she is the longest-serving woman in the U.S. Congress. Previously, she was director of planning for the National Center for Urban Ethnic Affairs, from 1975 to 1977.
Marcy is the daughter Anastasia Delores (Rogowski), an automobile union organizer, and Stephen Jacob Kaptur, who operated a small family grocery. Her parents were born in Toledo, and all of her grandparents were Polish.
Marcy’s paternal grandfather was John Kaptur (the son of Józef Kaptur and Michalina Chudzińska).
Marcy’s paternal grandmother was named Josepha/Josephine.
Marcy’s maternal grandfather was named John August Rogowski.
Marcy’s maternal grandmother was named Teofilia Karolina Święcicki/Święcicka.
Source: Genealogy of Marcy Kaptur (focusing on her mother’s side) – https://www.geni.com
Al Simmons was an American professional baseball player. He was an outfielder, who played for the Philadelphia Athletics in Major League Baseball (MLB). Al was the son of Agnes and John Szymanski.
Al’s paternal grandfather was Anthony Szymanski (the son of Michael Szymanski and Anna Domek).
Al’s paternal grandmother was named Marya Magdalena Szamocka.
Al’s maternal grandfather was Thomas Czarnecki (the son of Martinus Czarnecki and Anna Koscinski).
Al’s maternal grandmother was Victoria Smucinska (the daughter of Franciscus Smucinska and Katarzyna Catherine Tarnowska).
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States
Date of Birth: May 24, 1989
Ethnicity: English, German, Polish, Irish
Brianne Howey is an American actress. She stars on the show Ginny & Georgia.
Her mother was of one half German, one quarter Polish, and one quarter Irish, descent.
Brianne’s maternal grandfather was Albert Braun, Jr. (the son of Albert Braun and Maria/Mary Hoffman). Brianne’s grandfather Albert was born in Iowa, to German parents, his father from Ochsenhof and his mother from Neumagen-Dhron, Bernkastel-Wittlich, Rhineland-Palatinate.
Brianne’s maternal grandmother is Toni Antoniak (the daughter of Charles/Casmir Antoniak and Marguarita Ellen Kiernan). Toni was born in New York. Casmir was the son of Polish parents, John Antoniak, from Nowosiólki, Lubelskie, and Helen Zakielarz, from Gladysia. Marguarita was born in California, the daughter of Edward Thomas Kiernan, who was born in Hamilton, Lanark, Scotland, to Irish parents, from Caran; and of Elizabeth Ann Harnett, who was born in Abbeyfeale, Limerick, Ireland.
