rock
28 Sep 2010
Genealogy / The surname "Turek" [11]
I know that Turek means Turk in Polish.
The meaning of Turk is ''strong''. That explains in Polish language tur means strength.
Turks and Poles were neighbours in the history. Sometimes enemy but mostly friend.
I was watching a history program in TV channel last week. One of the Turkish historians said that Poland was our natural ally in the past and she is still so. It seems Turkish Polish relations will strenghen in the future.
Another example for Turkish surname is current president of Slovenia. Danilo Turk.
I know that Turek means Turk in Polish.
The meaning of Turk is ''strong''. That explains in Polish language tur means strength.
Turks and Poles were neighbours in the history. Sometimes enemy but mostly friend.
I was watching a history program in TV channel last week. One of the Turkish historians said that Poland was our natural ally in the past and she is still so. It seems Turkish Polish relations will strenghen in the future.
Another example for Turkish surname is current president of Slovenia. Danilo Turk.