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Pollock

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage Scottish

Meaning & History

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).

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Entry updated May 29, 2020

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