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Etymology of Polki

What does the name Polki mean?

The Polki surname is of Slavic origin, derived from a personal name made up the elements "bole" which meant "large" and "slav" which meant "glory." In other cases, Polki was a German name used for someone from Poland.

Early Origins of the Polki family

The surname Polki was first found in West Prussia, where the name contributed greatly to the development of an emerging nation which would later play a large role in the tribal and national conflicts of the area. In later years the name branched into many houses, each playing a significant role in the local social and political affairs.

Early History of the Polki family

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Polki Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Polk, Polke, Polka, Polkau, Polki and others.

Early Notables of the Polki family

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Migration of the Polki family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Alexander Polk, who came to Delaware in 1813; N. Polk, who arrived in San Francisco in 1850; Robert Polk, who settled in Maryland between the years 1672 and 1680.



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