About Poelker
The surname Poelker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "polch," meaning "puddle" or "pool." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near or worked with pools or puddles. Over time, individuals with the surname Poelker may have been associated with occupations such as a water carrier, a fisherman, or someone who worked in a wet or marshy area.
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The surname Poelker is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Poelker based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Poelker in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Poelker using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.