Bielke

Bielke Meaning & Origin

About Bielke
The surname Bielke is of Swedish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "bjǫlkr," meaning "beam" or "plank." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked with or lived near wood or timber. Over time, the surname Bielke became associated with noble families in Sweden, particularly those who held high-ranking positions in society. Today, individuals with the surname Bielke can trace their ancestry back to these noble lineages.

🌍 Origin
📏 Surname Length
💬 Number of Syllables
🔠 Starting Letter
Discover Your Ancestry with 23andMe Logo

Discover Your Ancestry with 23andMe

Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.

Save 15%-60% this holiday season

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bielke: 277
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 70,645
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0420
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B IY1 L K
🌐 IPA
/bilk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bielke in Braille

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

The name Bielke in braille

How to sign the name Bielke using Sign Language

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

The name Bielke in sign language

Numerology