Belke

Belke Meaning & Origin

About Belke
The surname Belke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "belke," meaning "beam" or "plank." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked with beams or planks, such as a carpenter or a builder. Over time, the surname Belke may have also been adopted by individuals living near or associated with a specific beam or plank, or it could have been given as a nickname for someone who was tall or had a sturdy build.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Belke: 404
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 51512
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Belke 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 Belke is not currently available.

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Belke in Braille

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

The name Belke in braille

How to sign the name Belke using Sign Language

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

The name Belke in sign language

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