Show ContentsSokolik History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Sokolik Family Crest Download (JPG) Heritage Series - 600 DPI

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Etymology of Sokolik

What does the name Sokolik mean?

The surname Sokolik is of Polish origin, and is a locative name, derived from the dwelling place of the original bearer. This name corresponds to the Polish town of Sokolka; the surname Sokolik came to denote a resident of this town.

Early Origins of the Sokolik family

The surname Sokolik was first found in Lemberg(Lwow,) a province of Poland. It is bounded by Lublin, Cracow, Tarnopol and Stanislawow. The main cities are those of Lemberg, Prezymysl, Drohobycz, Rzeszow, Jaraslow, Sambor and Sanock. The town of Lemberg was an important trading post with the east. While Polish represents the majority of its peoples there is also a major Ukrainian representation. The surname became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Sokolik family

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Sokolik Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Sokolik, Sokolinski, Sokolnicki, Sokolowicz, Sokolowski, Szokolnik, Zokolnich, Sochlich and many more.

Early Notables of the Sokolik family

  • the Sokolik family of Jelita

Sokolik migration to the United States +



Sokolik Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Anna Sokolik, who immigrated to Baltimore in 1876
  • Josef Sokolik, who settled in Nebraska in 1891

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