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Etymology of Bockorni

What does the name Bockorni mean?

The distinguished surname Bockorni is of Austrian origin. It is derived from the Polish word "pokorny," meaning "subservient, humble."

Early Origins of the Bockorni family

The surname Bockorni was first found in Austria, where the name was first used. During the 11th and 12th centuries, native Slavs living in Austria were often referred to as "Bockorni" by the native Austrians in an assertion of the victory of Otto the Great over the invaders. It is likely that the name evolved from nickname to surname during the early Middle Ages. Literally the name means "the humble one."

Early History of the Bockorni family

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Bockorni Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Pokorny, Pockorny, Pockorni, Bockorni, Bockhorny and others.

Early Notables of the Bockorni family

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Migration of the Bockorni family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: George Bockhorn, who was naturalized in New York in 1835; Francis Pokorny, who was living in Toronto, Ontario in 1871; Adolf Pokorny, who came to New York in 1872.



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