Byker

Byker Meaning & Origin

About Byker
The surname Byker is of English origin and is derived from the place name Byker, which is located in Northumberland, England. The name is believed to have originated from the Old Norse word "bikar," meaning a drinking vessel or cup. It is likely that the surname Byker was originally given to someone who lived near a prominent drinking establishment or had some association with such a place. Over time, the name became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Byker: 258
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 74,826
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PKR
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AY1 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbaɪkər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Byker in Braille

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

The name Byker in braille

How to sign the name Byker using Sign Language

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

The name Byker in sign language

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