About Pulkkinen
The surname Pulkkinen is of Finnish origin and is derived from the word "pulkka," which refers to a traditional Finnish sled. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or used sleds or had some association with them. It is a relatively common surname in Finland and is often found in the regions of Karelia and Savonia.
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The surname Pulkkinen is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pulkkinen 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 Pulkkinen in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pulkkinen using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.