About Polke
The surname Polke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "polke," meaning "pole" or "stake." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked with poles or stakes, such as a fence builder or a carpenter. The name may also have been used to describe someone who lived near a boundary or landmark marked by poles.
The surname Polke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Polke 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 Polke is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Polke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Polke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.