Declercq

Declercq Meaning & Origin

About Declercq
The surname Declercq is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Middle Dutch word "clerc" or "klerk," meaning "clerk" or "scribe." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who worked as a clerk or a scribe. The name may have been bestowed upon individuals who were associated with the church or those who held administrative or clerical positions. Over time, the surname Declercq has become a common surname in Belgium and the Netherlands.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Declercq: 618
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 36,246
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Declercq based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TKLRK
🗽 NYSIIS
DAG
🔊 Soundex
D024062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH0 K L ER1 K
🌐 IPA
/dəˈklərk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TKLRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D246

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Declercq in Braille

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

The name Declercq in braille

How to sign the name Declercq using Sign Language

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

The name Declercq in sign language

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