Behlke

Behlke Meaning & Origin

About Behlke
The surname Behlke is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Baldric," which means "brave ruler" or "bold ruler." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Baldric. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name evolved, resulting in variations such as Behlke.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Behlke: 446
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47521
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0420
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 L K
🌐 IPA
/bɛlk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B420

Accessibility & Communication

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Braille representation of Behlke

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Sign language representation of Behlke

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