Names

From the name of a town in central Italy, home to an old Jewish community. The town’s name is derived from Italian ponte “bridge” and curvo “curved”.

From the name of a town in central Italy, home to an old Jewish community. The town’s name is derived from Italian ponte “bridge” and curvo “curved”.

Originally referred to one who lived near a pond.

Derived from Czech polo “one half” and lán, a medieval Czech measure of land (approximately 18 hectares). The name denoted someone who owned this much land.

From the name of a town in Pomerania, Poland (formerly part of Germany). In Polish it is called Połczyn.

Derived from Czech polo “one half” and lán, a medieval Czech measure of land (approximately 18 hectares). The name denoted someone who owned this much land.

From the name of a place in Renfrewshire, Scotland, derived from a diminutive of Gaelic poll meaning “pool, pond, bog”. A famous bearer was the American artist Jackson Pollock (1912-1956).

From the name of a place in Renfrewshire, Scotland, derived from a diminutive of Gaelic poll meaning “pool, pond, bog”. A famous bearer was the American artist Jackson Pollock (1912-1956).

From Old French poli meaning “polite, courteous”.

From Old French poli meaning “polite, courteous”.