Pulk (surname)

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Pulk
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Language(s) Estonian
Meaningpeg, stick
Region of origin Estonia

Pulk is an Estonian surname meaning peg and stick.

As of 1 January 2023, 146 men and 164 women in Estonia bear the surname Pulk. Pulk is ranked as the 475th most common surname for men in Estonia, and 452nd for women. [1] The surname Pulk is most commonly found in Saare County, where 10.42 per 10,000 inhabitants of the county bear the surname. [1]

Notable people bearing the surname Pulk include:

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References

  1. 1 2 Nimede statistika. Pulk. 1 January 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2023.