Berk

Berk Meaning & Origin

About Berk
The surname Berk is of Turkish origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Turkish word "berk," which means "strong" or "brave." It can also refer to the tree species "birch" in Turkish. As a surname, Berk is often associated with individuals who possess qualities of strength, courage, and resilience.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Berk: 3,754
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,736
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.27

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B ER1 K
🌐 IPA
/bərk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Berk in Braille

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

The name Berk in braille

How to sign the name Berk using Sign Language

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

The name Berk in sign language

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