SOKOL
Sokol
Sokol is a British surname of Eastern European origin, notably found in regions such as Poland, Czech Republic, and Slovakia. The name is derived from the Slavic word sokol, meaning "falcon" in English. This surname is believed to have originally been an occupational name for a falconer or someone with a strong association with falcons.
The Sokol surname is relatively rare in the United Kingdom but may have been introduced through migration or marriage with individuals from Eastern Europe. As such, those bearing the Sokol surname in the UK likely have ancestral connections to the aforementioned regions.
The Sokol surname carries with it a sense of strength, grace, and agility often associated with the falcon, reflecting qualities that are highly valued in many cultures. Despite its regional origins, the Sokol surname has the potential to transcend borders and tell a tale of heritage and identity for those who bear it.
There are approximately 156 people named Sokol in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Sokol.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Poland
Language of origin: Polish
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andre
- Jaroslaw
- John
- Krzysztof
- Mariusz
- Michael
- Pawel
- Rafal
- Robert
- Sebastian
- Tomasz
Female
- Anna
- Ewelina
- Justyna
- Katarzyna
- Louise
- Magdalena
- Marta
- Monika
- Susan
- Urszula