About Voelzke
The surname Voelzke is of German origin and is derived from the given name Volz, which is a short form of the name Volker. The suffix "-ke" is a diminutive ending commonly used in German surnames. Therefore, Voelzke can be interpreted as "son of Volz" or "descendant of Volz." The name Volz itself is derived from the Old High German word "folc," meaning "people" or "tribe," and "heri," meaning "army" or "warrior." Thus, the surname Voelzke likely originated as a patronymic name for someone who was the son or descendant of a person named Volz, suggesting a connection to the concepts of people, tribe, or warrior.
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