Pollok

Pollok Meaning & Origin

About Pollok
The surname Pollok is of Scottish origin and is derived from the place name Pollok, which is located near Glasgow. The name is believed to have originated from the Gaelic word "pollag," meaning a small pool or pond. Therefore, the surname Pollok likely refers to someone who lived near or was associated with a small pool or pond.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pollok: 373
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 55121
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLK
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AA1 L AH0 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈpɑlək/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pollok in Braille

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

The name Pollok in braille

How to sign the name Pollok using Sign Language

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

The name Pollok in sign language

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