Pollack

Pollack is a surname of English origin. The name derives from the Old English word "pol", meaning pool or pond, and "lacu", meaning stream. It is believed to have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a pool or stream.

The Pollack surname is most commonly found in the south of England, particularly in Cornwall and Devon. The name has variations such as Pollock and Pollocke.

Notable individuals with the surname Pollack include Michael Pollack, a prominent British economist, and Sarah Pollack, a renowned British artist.

The Pollack surname has been present in British history for centuries and continues to be passed down through generations, further enriching the cultural heritage of the United Kingdom.

There are approximately 176 people named Pollack in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Pollack.

Religion of origin: Jewish

Language of origin: Hebrew

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • David
  • James
  • Jonathan
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Peter
  • Ricardo
  • Richard
  • Simon
  • Steven
  • Tait

Female

  • Amanda
  • Ann
  • Beatrice
  • Charlotte
  • Diane
  • Hannah
  • Ilana
  • Joanne
  • Julie
  • Rachel
  • Rebecca
  • Saskia
  • Sharon
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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