About Berkow
The surname Berkow is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "ber" meaning "bear" and the Slavic suffix "-kov" indicating "son of." Therefore, the surname Berkow can be interpreted as "son of the bear" or "descendant of the bear." It is likely that the name was originally given to someone who possessed bear-like qualities or characteristics, or perhaps had a connection to the animal in some way.
The surname Berkow is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Berkow based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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