Polk
in the US
There are 20,902 people with the last name "Polk" in the United States.
Ranking in the US
| Name | Rank |
|---|---|
| Polk | 1,283 |
Similar Names and Nicknames
Pelkey, Palko, Palka, Pelc, Pilch, Polka, Polkowski, Polkinghorne, Pelka, Polkinghorn
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Meaning & History
German (of Slavic origin): from an altered pet form of the Slavic personal name Boleslav, composed of the elements bole ‘great’, ‘large’ + slav ‘glory’. This name was a favorite during the Middle Ages among the gentry class in Silesia.
German: ethnic name for a Pole (
Recent Searches for "Polk" in the US
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James Polk (98 searches)States with the most people named "Polk":
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