wierzchoki

Wierzchoki is a place name used in Poland for several small settlements. The name is of topographic origin, derived from wierzch (top, summit) with the diminutive suffix -oki, common in toponyms, often indicating a location near a hill or high point.

In Polish geography, Wierzchoki denotes more than one village rather than a single locality. Each Wierzchoki is typically a rural community administered as part of a gmina (municipality) within a county (powiat) in a voivodeship (województwo). The settlements vary in population and land use but are commonly characterized by agricultural activity and nearby forests or fields. They generally have small infrastructure, such as a chapel or cross, and rely on surrounding towns for services.

Historically, records mentioning Wierzchoki appear in parish and civil registers dating back several centuries, reflecting common patterns of village settlement in Poland. The name forms part of a wider class of toponyms built from natural features.

Because there are multiple places with this name, visitors or researchers should consult local administrative sources to identify the exact Wierzchoki in question, including voivodeship, county, and gmina.