About Folk
The surname Folk is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "volk," meaning "people" or "folk." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a member of the community or a person who was well-known among the people. The surname Folk may have also been given to someone who exhibited characteristics associated with the common people, such as being friendly, sociable, or popular.
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The surname Folk is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Folk based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Folk is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Folk in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Folk using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.