Rzepka

Rzepka is a Polish surname and given name.

Meaning and origin
In Polish, the word means kneecap, but the name is actually derived from the diminutive of rzepa (meaning turnip).

Prevalence
Outside of Poland, the name is also prevalent as a surname in Germany and the United States.

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