Foulkrod Family History
Foulkrod Surname Meaning
The Americanized form of an unidentified German surname is most probably Volkhard, Volchert, or Volkert. These names are derived from an ancient Germanic personal name.
These names are composed of Old High German elements.
The first element, folk, means ‘folk’, ‘people’, or ‘army’, while the second element, hart, means ‘hard’ or ‘strong’.
The combination of these elements conveys a sense of strength and community.
This linguistic heritage reflects the deep roots of Germanic culture in personal naming conventions.
Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022
