The Borko Name: Records, Origin and Blazon

It is easy to miss Borko in an index if you only search for Borek. Surname dictionaries give the meaning as “A personal name or a small pine-forest settlement”.

Spelling and variants

Before spelling was fixed, Borek was also written Borko. You may also find the name written Borka.

How common is Borko?

Names that sound alike, such as Borgo, are easily confused in old records.

Borko coat of arms

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