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 & Frequency
Primarily found in Poland and among Jewish communities from Eastern Europe.