Basker

Basker Meaning & Origin

About Basker
The surname Basker is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "baskr," meaning "to bark" or "to yelp." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a tendency to bark or yelp like a dog. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Basker is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Basker: 198
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 92,719
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Basker based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Basker is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PSKR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 S K ER0
🌐 IPA
/basker*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PSKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Basker in Braille

Here's how to represent Basker in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Basker in braille

How to sign the name Basker using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Basker using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Basker in sign language

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