Volk

Descriptive

Meaning

Derived from the German word 'Volk,' meaning 'people' or 'folk,' possibly indicating a common person or someone from a particular community.

Etymology

The surname comes from the German word Volk (people, folk), which derives from Proto-Germanic *fulka-. It may have originally been a descriptive term or referred to someone of common origin.

About the Volk Surname

Volk is a German surname derived from the word for 'people' or 'folk.' It likely originated as a descriptive term or indicator of social status.

Distribution

Found primarily in Germany and German-speaking regions, with presence in North America and other areas of German settlement.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the Volk Surname