Polish

Polish Meaning & Origin

About Polish
The surname Polish is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "polis," meaning "polish" or "polished." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was well-groomed or had a refined appearance. The surname Polish may have also been given to individuals who worked as polishers or had a connection to the trade of polishing.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Polish is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Polish: 235
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 80678
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Polish 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 Polish is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLX
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P04020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AA1 L IH0 SH
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɑlɪʃ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Polish in Braille

Here's how to represent Polish in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Polish in braille

How to sign the name Polish using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Polish using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Polish in sign language

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