Chalk

Chalk Meaning & Origin

About Chalk
The surname Chalk is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old English word "cealc," meaning "chalk," and may have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a chalk hill or quarry. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone with a pale complexion or light-colored hair, as "chalk" was associated with whiteness. Another possibility is that it originated as an occupational name for a chalk worker or someone involved in the production of lime or plaster. The exact meaning of the surname Chalk may vary depending on the specific family history and region.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chalk: 3,198
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,079
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.08

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

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
XLK
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
CA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
C042
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
CH AA1 K
๐ŸŒ IPA
/สงษ”k/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('XLK', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chalk in Braille

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

The name Chalk in braille

How to sign the name Chalk using Sign Language

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

The name Chalk in sign language

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