About Elken
The surname Elken is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "elk," meaning "elk" or "moose." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who resembled an elk in some way, either in physical appearance or in behavior. The surname Elken is relatively rare and is primarily found in Germany and other German-speaking regions.
The surname Elken is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Elken based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Elken in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Elken using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.