Bjelke

Bjelke Meaning & Origin

About Bjelke
The surname Bjelke is of Norwegian 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 was tall, strong, or had a sturdy build. Over time, the surname Bjelke became a hereditary family name and is now found predominantly in Norway and among Norwegian descendants around the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bjelke: 106
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 153769
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PJLK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B20420
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EH1 L K IY0
🌐 IPA
/bjelke*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PJLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B242

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bjelke in Braille

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

The name Bjelke in braille

How to sign the name Bjelke using Sign Language

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

The name Bjelke in sign language

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