Ekker

Ekker Meaning & Origin

About Ekker
The surname Ekker is of Dutch origin and is derived from the occupational name "ekker" or "ekkerd," which refers to a person who works as a plowman or a farmer. The name is derived from the Middle Dutch word "ekker," meaning "plow." It is likely that the surname was originally given to individuals who were involved in agricultural activities or owned land.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ekker: 354
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 57,516
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKR
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ekker*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ekker in Braille

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

The name Ekker in braille

How to sign the name Ekker using Sign Language

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

The name Ekker in sign language

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