Birth Name: Daiane Paula Conterato

Place of Birth: Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Date of Birth: October 17, 1990

Ethnicity: Brazilian (Italian, Polish, possibly other)

Daiane Conterato is a Brazilian model. She was born in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, to Beatriz Ana and Ari Conterato. She has a brother, Henrique.

Her surname is of Italian origin. She also has Polish ancestry.

A picture of Daiane with her mother and brother can be seen here (on the left)

Source: http://vida-estilo.estadao.com.br/ (in Portuguese)

Place of Birth: Gawler, South Australia, Australia

Date of Birth: August 3, 1974

Ethnicity: Polish, Maltese, possibly other

Justin Kurzel is an Australian film director and screenwriter. He was born in Gawler, South Australia. His brother is musician and film director Jed Kurzel.

Justin’s father, Zdzislaw Kurzel, was originally from Poland, and moved to Australia in 1960 as a refugee. Justin’s mother was born in Malta.

About his ethnicity, he has stated:

“I suppose it’s true that those of us who aren’t indigenous have a problem relating to the past. My father’s family migrated from Poland after the war. They could pick a boat to get them out of Europe, and by chance the one they chose was headed to Australia, which is where my dad met my mum, whose family came from Malta”.

Source: https://www.themonthly.com.au/

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Birth Name: Katarzyna Moś

Place of Birth: Ruda Śląska, Silesia, Poland

Date of Birth: 3 March, 1987

Ethnicity: Polish

Kasia Moś is a Polish singer and songwriter. She will represent Poland n the Eurovision Song Contest 2017.

Her father, Marek Moś, is a composer, from Piekary Śląskie, Silesia.

Kasia’s paternal grandmother’s name is Matilda.

Place of Birth: São Paulo, Brazil

Date of Birth: December 12, 1946

Ethnicity:
*Italian (father)
*Polish, Russian (mother)

Emerson Fittipaldi is a Brazilian racing driver. He has won both the Formula One World Championship and the Indianapolis 500 twice.

His father, Wilson Fittipaldi, Sr., was born in Santo André, São Paulo, to Italian parents from Trecchina, province of Potenza, Basilicata, who moved to Brazil in the early 1900s.

His mother, Józefa “Juzy” Wojciechowska, was born in Saint Petersburg, Russia, and is of Polish and Russian descent. Emerson speaks fluent Portuguese, Italian, English, Spanish, and French.

Emerson’s paternal grandfather was Pasquale Fittipaldi.

Emerson’s maternal grandfather was Ivan Wojciechowski. Emerson has said that his maternal grandmother was a Russian woman named Maria.

Sources: http://m.viagem.uol.com.br (in Portuguese)
http://motor-chicche.blogspot.com.br (in Italian)

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Birth Name: Chloe Elizabeth Lukasiak

Place of Birth: Churchill, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 25, 2001

Ethnicity: Polish, 1/8 Italian, other

Chloe Lukasiak is an American actress, dancer, television personality, and model. She was born in Churchill, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Marcus Anthony “Marc” Lukasiak and Christina Maria “Christi”(Zook). She has a sister, Clara.

Marcus’s surname is of Polish origin. Christina has partial Italian ancestry.

Chloe’s paternal grandparents were Mark D. Lukasiak and Kathryn/Katherine R.

Chloe’s maternal grandfather was James A. Zook. His parents were William C. Zook, Jr. (the son of William C. Zook) and Sarah Louise Veltri (the daughter of Leonard Veltri and Louise Tiano). Leonard was born in West Virginia to Italian parents, Frank Veltri and Sarah. Louise was also born in West Virginia, to Italian parents Louis Tiano and G. Isabella.

Chloe’s maternal grandmother was named Deborah.

Sources: https://www.newspapers.com
https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Chloe’s maternal great-grandmother, Sarah Louise (Veltri) Zook – http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net

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Birth Name: Rachel Leigh Hilbert

Place of Birth: Rochester, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 14, 1995

Ethnicity: Polish (maternal grandfather), English, German

Rachel Hilbert is an American model. She was born in Rochester, New York, the daughter of Charles “Chuck” Hilbert and Tiffany A. (Piekunka).

Her maternal grandparents were Nancy Shepard and Thomas Piekunka (the son of Harriet Mary Bartles  and Leo J. Piekunka).

Harriet was born in New York to parents from Poland, Stanley Bartles and Mary Hubinski. Leo was also born in New York to parents from Poland, Vincent Piekunka and Stella/Kitellu Kryger.

Sources: Obituary of Rachel’s maternal great-grandmother, Harriet Mary (Bartles) Piekunka – http://www.legacy.com

https://www.newspapers.com
https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Michael Rubinstein

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 25, 1973

Ethnicity:
*Ashkenazi Jewish, Polish (father)
*English, possibly other (mother)

Michael Weston is an American television and film actor. He is the son of actors John Rubinstein and Judi West (Judith A. West). Michael is married to musician Priscilla Ahn. His father is of half Ashkenazi Jewish and half Polish (Catholic) ancestry.

Michael’s paternal grandfather was Arthur Rubinstein (the son of Izaak/Icyk Rubinstein and Felicja Blima Fajga Heiman/Hajman). Arthur was a legendary classical pianist. He born in Łódź, Poland, to Polish Jewish parents. Izaak was born in Pułtusk, Mazovia, the son of Szlama Rubinstein and Jenta Rubinstein. Felicja was also born in Łódź, the daughter of Yechiel Heiman and Dwojra Dobraniecka.

Michael’s paternal grandmother was Aniela “Nela” Młynarska (the daughter of Emil Szymon Młynarski h. Belina and Anna Talko-Hryncewicz h. Iłgowski). Aniela was Roman Catholic. She was born in Vilnius, Lithuania, to parents of Polish ancestry. Emil was the son of Kazimierz Młynarski h. Belina and Fryderyka Birnbroth. Anna was the daughter of Henryk Talko-Hryncewicz h. Iłgowski and Alina Rymkiewicz.

Source: Genealogy of Michael Weston (focusing on his father’s side) – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Angélica Cristine Kvieczynski

Place of Birth: Toledo, Paraná, Brazil

Date of Birth: September 1, 1991

Ethnicity: Brazilian (Polish, German, Russian, Italian, Portuguese, possibly other)

Angélica Kvieczynski is a Brazilian individual rhythmic gymnast. She is the daughter of Ana Luiza (Erdman/Erdmann) and Dalito Kvieczynski. She has two sisters, Jéssica and Ana Beatriz.

Angélica has stated that her surname is of Polish origin, and that she also has German, Russian, and Italian ancestry.

Two of Angélica’s maternal great-grandparents were Altair Taborda Lopes and Lúcia Manfron. The surnames “Taborda” and “Lopes” might indicate Portuguese ancestry. “Manfron” is an Italian surname, from Veneto.

Angélica is pictured with her mother, husband, and sister here.

Source: http://esporte.ig.com.br

Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 27, 1992

Ethnicity: Polish, Irish, German, possibly Swedish and Spanish

Matthew Noszka is an American model. He is the son of Maureen Sara (Fitzpatrick) and Daniel J. Noszka.

Matthew’s father has Polish ancestry. Matthew’s mother is said to be of half Irish and half German descent. Matthew is also said to have Swedish and Spanish roots.

Matthew’s paternal grandparents were Stanley M. Noszka and Gloria (Hauck or de la Vega). Stanley was a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate and also a professional basketball player in the 1940s. He had Polish ancestry.

Matthew is pictured with his parents here.

Sources: https://www.newspapers.com
https://www.newspapers.com
https://models.com
http://politicalgraveyard.com

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Birth Name: Claudia Lee Mirkowski

Place of Birth: Lafayette, Indiana, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 20, 1996

Ethnicity:
*Polish (father)
*German, English, possibly other (mother)

Claudia Lee is an American actress, singer, and songwriter. She was born in Lafayette, Indiana, the daughter of Denise S. (Krause) and Klaudius Zygmunt Mirkowski. She has a brother.

Claudia’s father is Polish. Claudia’s mother is an American.

Claudia’s maternal grandfather was Leland H. “Lee” Krause (the son of William Krause and Addie). William and Addie were both born in Indiana, to parents from Germany.

Claudia’s maternal grandmother was Eleanor Jean Barnum (the daughter of Hobart Barnum and Eleanor Hylton).

Sources: http://www.dispatch.com
https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Claudia’s maternal grandmother, Eleanor Jean (Barnum) Krause – https://www.findagrave.com

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Birth Name: Anne Louise Dudek

Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.

Date of Birth: March 22, 1975

Ethnicity: Polish, other

Anne Dudek is an American actress. She is the daughter of Janet and Paul H. Dudek. She has a brother, Simon.

Anne’s paternal grandparents were Lillian (Jensen) and Hubert/Herbert Dudek. Hubert was born in Illinois, to a father from Poland and a mother from Illinois, Leona, whose own parents were Polish.

Sources: https://www.findagrave.com

Anne’s father, Paul H. Dudek, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituaries of Anne’s aunt (father’s sister), Deborah Kay “Debbie” Russell von Kaenel – http://www.genlookups.com

Anne’s paternal grandfather, Hubert Dudek, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Alexis M. Dziena

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 8, 1984

Ethnicity: Irish, Italian, Polish

Alexis Dziena is an American actress. She is the daughter of Alexander Dziena and Madeline/Madeleine (Didio).

Alexis is said to have Irish, Italian, and Polish ancestry. Her father’s surname can be Lithuanian. Her mother’s surname is Italian.

Alexis’ maternal grandparents were Mellon Didio and Angelina/Angeline.

Sources: http://www.craveonline.com/girl/alexis-dziena

Obituary of Alexis’ maternal grandfather, Mellon Didio – https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVTL-1J8B

https://www.findagrave.com/

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Birth Name: Daniel Gabriel Alessandro Saucedo Grzechowski

Place of Birth: Stockholm, Sweden

Date of Birth: February 25, 1986

Ethnicity:
*Polish (father)
*Bolivian (mother)

Danny Saucedo is a Swedish singer, songwriter, and musician.

Danny is the son of Patricia (Saucedo) and Piotr Grzechowski. His father is Polish and his mother is Bolivian. Danny’s parents met while studying at Stockholm University. He speaks Swedish, English, Spanish, Polish, and French.

Sources: http://www.dn.se
http://www.expressen.se

Birth Name: Gabrielle Jeanette Hanna

Place of Birth: New Castle, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: February 7, 1991

Ethnicity: Lebanese, French, Polish, other

Gabbie Hanna is an American vlogger, Youtube personality, web-based comedian, and actress. She is most known for for her Youtube channel “The Gabbie Show”.

Gabbie was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She has a sister, Monica.

When asked about her nationality on a Youtube video, Gabbie stated:

I am a mutt, but I’m mostly Lebanese, French, and Polish. I like to call myself ‘the perfect mix’.

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Birth Name: Mika Emilie Leonia Brzezinski

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 2, 1967

Ethnicity:
*Polish (father)
*Czech/Bohemian (mother)

Mika Brzezinski is an American television host, journalist, author, and political commentator.

Mika is the daughter of diplomat and political scientist Zbigniew Kazimierz Brzezinski and sculptor Emelie Anna Benešová. Her father was National Security Advisor, from 1977 to 1981. Her siblings are Mark, a lawyer, and Ian, a foreign policy and militar affairs expert.

Mika’s father was born in Warsaw, Poland. Mika’s mother is originally from Geneva, Switzerland, of Czech ancestry.

Mika’s paternal grandparents were Tadeusz Brzeziński (the son of Kazimierz Brzeziński and Zofia Woroniecka) and Leonia Roman. Tadeusz was born in Złoczów, Poland (now Zolochiv, Ukraine). Kazimierz was the son of Kazimierz Brzeziński and Zuzanna Mayer. Zofia was the daughter of Maksymilian Woroniecki and Ernestyna Kropaczek.

Mika’s maternal grandparents were Bohuš Beneš (the son of Vaclav/Vojta Beneš and Emílie Řezáčová) and Emilie Zadna. Václav was the son of Matěj Beneš and Anna Petronila Benešová, who were originally from Plzeň, Bohemia.

One of Mika’s cousins is Canadian writer and journalist Matthew Brzezinski. Mika’s uncle (mother’s brother) is Czech-American mathematician Václav Edvard Beneš. Mika’s maternal great-grandfather Vaclav/Vojta’s brother was former President and Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia, Edvard Beneš.

Source: Genealogy of Mika Brzezinski – https://www.geni.com

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Birth Name: Sasha Meneghel Szafir

Place of Birth: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Date of Birth: July 28, 1998

Ethnicity: Brazilian (1/2 Jewish, at least 1/16 Italian, Portuguese, likely Polish, possibly other)

Sasha Meneghel is a Brazilian actress, model, and athlete. Sasha is the daughter of Brazilian television presenter Xuxa Meneghel (born Maria da Graça Meneghel) and actor Luciano Szafir (born Luciano Lebelson Szafir).

Sasha’s father is Jewish, and had his Bar Mitzvah ceremony in Israel. His parents have described themselves as Sephardi Jews; some sources, however, state that their ancestors were Polish Jews.

Sasha’s mother has Italian, Portuguese, and likely Polish (and other) ancestry.

Sasha’s paternal grandfather is Gabriel Szafir (the son of Szlama Szafir and Perla).

Sasha’s paternal grandmother is Elizabeth “Beth” Lebelson (the daughter of Israel Lebelson and Chana Landau). Israel was the son of Shlomo Zalmen Leblsohn and Rivka Rochel Frydman. Chana was the daughter of David Landau and Esther, who were born in the Soviet Union.

Sasha’s maternal grandfather was Luiz Floriano Meneghel (the son of Eduardo Meneghel and Carolina Maliska). Eduardo’s father was originally from Imer, in the Autonomous Province of Trento, Italy, and moved to Brazil at the end of the nineteenth century. Carolina’s surname is likely Polish.

Sasha’s maternal grandmother is Alda Flores da Rocha (the daughter of Agenor Flores da Rocha and Olivia Joner). Agenor had Portuguese ancestry. Olivia was possibly of German descent.

Sources: Genealogy of Sasha Meneghel – https://www.geni.com

Genealogy of Sasha’s father, Luciano Szafir (focusing on his mother’s side) – http://geneall.net

Birth certificate of Sasha’s mother, Xuxa Meneghel – https://xuxarainhaencantada.files.wordpress.com

Article about Xuxa’s maternal great-grandmother, Olivia Joner – http://babado.ig.com.br

http://www.worldlibrary.org (in Portuguese)
http://diversao.terra.com.br (in Portuguese)

Birth Name: John Dezso Ratzenberger

Place of Birth: Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.

Date of Birth: April 6, 1947

Ethnicity:
*Hungarian, Austrian (father)
*Polish (mother)

John Ratzenberger is an American actor, voice actor, and entrepreneur.

John is the son of Bertha Veronica (Grochowski) and Dezso Alexander Ratzenberger.

John’s paternal grandparents were Dezso/Alfred S. Ratzenberger and Elizabeth V. Toth (the daughter of Michael Toth and Anna Brodnar). Dezso was born in Hungary. Elizabeth was born in New Jersey, to parents from Hungary.

John’s maternal grandparents were Casimir Grochowski and Bronislawa Salomin.

Sources: John’s father, Dezso Alexander Ratzenberger, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of John’s father, Dezso Alexander Ratzenberger – https://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of John’s mother, Bertha Veronica (Grochowski) Ratzenberger-Sewack – http://www.legacy.com

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Birth Name: Joseph Michael Kosinski

Place of Birth: Marshalltown, Iowa, U.S.

Date of Birth: May 3, 1974

Ethnicity: Polish, French-Canadian, English, possibly other

Joseph Kosinski is an American film director, film producer, and screenwriter.

Joseph is the son of Patricia Eileen (Provost) and Joel Michael Kosinski.

Joseph’s maternal grandfather was Leo H. Provost (the son of Henry Joseph Provost and Blanche S. Fournier). Henry was born in Massachusetts, to a father from Vermont, Joseph H. Provost, and a mother from Massachusetts, Mary Ryder. Blanche was born in Massachusetts, to French-Canadian parents.

Joseph’s maternal grandmother was Catherine Julia Ryan (the daughter of Edward A. Ryan and Leontine Genevieve Mansur). Edward was born in Wisconsin, to a father from Australia and a mother from New York. Leontine was born in Wisconsin, to a father from Canada and a mother from Wisconsin.

Sources: Obituary of Joseph’s maternal grandfather, Leo H. Provost – http://glueckertfuneralhome.com

Joseph’s maternal great-grandmother, Blanche S. Fournier, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Joseph’s maternal grandmother, Catherine Julia (Ryan) Provost – http://articles.chicagotribune.com

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Birth Name: Sara Anne Niemietz

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Date of Birth: June 7, 1992

Ethnicity: German, Polish, English

Sara Niemietz is an American singer, songwriter, and actress.

She is the daughter of Cheryl Joy (Hackney) and Timothy “Tim” James Niemietz.

Sara’s paternal grandfather was Henry Niemietz (the son of Joseph Niemietz and Eva Mulla). Joseph and Eva were both from Poland.

Sara’s paternal grandmother was Olga Maslowski (the daughter of William Maslowski and Ann/Anna Macrowski/Machiorowski). Olga was born in Illinois, to parents from Poland.

Sara’s maternal grandparents were John Hackney and June Deubel (the daughter of Elmer Deubel and Helen B. Kane/Kahne). Helen’s mother was from Germany.

Sources: Obituary of Sara’s paternal uncle (father’s brother), William J. Niemietz – http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Sara’s paternal grandfather, Henry Niemietz, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Sara’s paternal great-aunt (grandmother’s sister), Mary Antonilda Maslowski – https://www.findagrave.com

Obituary of Sara’s maternal uncle (mother’s brother), Jay C. Hackney – http://www.legacy.com

Sara’s maternal grandmother, June Deubel, on the 1940 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

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Birth Name: Cynthia Michele Watros

Place of Birth: Lake Orion, Michigan, U.S.

Date of Birth: September 2, 1968

Ethnicity: Polish (paternal grandmother), Italian (maternal grandfather), English, possibly other

Cynthia Watros is an American actress.

Cynthia is the daughter of Nancy Rose-Marie (Salvador) and Bruce Wayne Watros.

Cynthia’s paternal grandfather was George Alfred Watros/Watrous (the son of Frederick “Fred” Delray Watros/Watrous and Mary Alina/Albina Williams). Frederick was the son of Clinton Delray Watrous and Hattie Ann Nelson. Mary Alina/Albina was the daughter of John Dow Williams and Laura Adaline/Addaline Thomas.

Cynthia’s paternal grandmother was Florence Clare Kaszubowski (the daughter of Joseph Kaszubowski and Martha Viola Hayka/Heyka). Joseph was the son of Thomas Kaszubowski and Theresa Gierszewski. Martha was the daughter of Jakub Hejka and Rozalia Gardzilewski; Jakub was the son of J. Hejka and Jadwiga Kinkrewier.

Cynthia’s great-great-grandparents Thomas, Theresa, Jakub, and Rozalia were all born in either Germany or Poland, and had Polish background.

Cynthia’s maternal grandfather was Henry J. Salvador (the son of Guiseppe/Giuseppe “Joseph” Salvador and Roselina Maria “Rosa” Martinelli). Henry was born in Michigan, to parents from Valfurva, Province of Sondrio, Lombardy, Italy.

Cynthia’s maternal grandmother was Dorothy Margelia/Marzella/Marcella Mullens or Wimbrow (the daughter of Fannie). Fannie was born in Indiana and married Harry W. Wimbrow. Fannie’s daughter, sometimes registered as “Margelia Mullens” or “Marcella Wimbrow”, was likely Harry’s stepdaughter.

Sources: Genealogy and obituary of Cynthia’s father, Bruce Wayne Watros (focusing on his mother’s side) – https://findagrave.com

Genealogy of Cynthia’s paternal grandfather, George Alfred Watros/Watrous – http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com

Cynthia’s paternal great-grandparents, Frederick “Fred” Delray Watros/Watrous and Mary Alina/Albina Williams, on the 1930 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Cynthia’s maternal grandfather, Henry J. Salvador, on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://familysearch.org

Obituary of Cynthia’s maternal grandfather, Henry J. Salvador – http://www.genealogybuff.com

Obituary of Cynthia’s maternal grandmother, Dorothy Margelia/Marzella (Wimbrow) Salvador – http://www.mideathnotices.com

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