Valk

Meaning

Falcon or hawk.

Etymology

From the Dutch and Flemish word 'valk' meaning falcon or hawk, likely used as a nickname for a hunter or a person with hawk-like qualities. The surname may also derive from a place name or heraldic symbol.

About the Valk Surname

A Dutch and Flemish surname derived from the word for falcon, suggesting either a hunter's occupation or personal characteristics. The name remains primarily concentrated in the Low Countries.

Distribution

Netherlands, Belgium, and Dutch diaspora communities.

Notable Bearers

Limited notable historical figures; primarily a regional surname.

People with the Valk Surname