About Cleek
The surname Cleek is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "klekr," meaning a hook or a bar. It is believed to have been a nickname for someone who had a hooked or crooked nose or a physical feature resembling a hook. The name may have also been given to someone who worked as a blacksmith or a metalworker, as the term "cleek" was used to refer to a hook or a bar used in those trades. Overall, the surname Cleek signifies a physical characteristic or occupation related to hooks or bars.
The surname Cleek is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Cleek 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 Cleek is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Cleek in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Cleek using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.