TheNameDBSokolow
TopographicMeaning
A resident of Sokolow or a place associated with falcons.
Etymology
Derived from the Polish place name Sokolow, which itself may derive from 'sokół' meaning 'falcon' in Polish. The suffix '-ow' indicates possession or association with that place.
About the Sokolow Surname
A surname originating from the town of Sokolow in Poland, adopted by residents and later by Jewish families from the region. It became particularly common among Ashkenazi Jewish populations.
Distribution
Primarily found in Poland and among Jewish communities from Eastern Europe.
Notable Bearers
Unknown