Surkis

Surkis is a surname of Eastern European origin. It is believed to be derived from a diminutive form of the Yiddish given name "Sorke," which is itself a diminutive of Sarah, a Hebrew name meaning "princess" or "noblewoman."

The surname Surkis is primarily found among Ashkenazi Jewish populations. It is common in countries such as Ukraine, Russia, Poland, and other regions with a historical presence of Jewish communities.

Variations of the name may include Surkes, Surkess, and possibly others depending on transliteration and regional differences.

The surname, like many Jewish surnames, likely became formalized during periods of mandatory surname adoption in the Russian Empire and other parts of Eastern Europe in the 18th and 19th centuries.