Elker

Elker Meaning & Origin

About Elker
The surname Elker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "elch," meaning "elk" or "moose." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who either hunted or worked with elks. The name may have been given to individuals who displayed characteristics associated with elks, such as strength, agility, or a large physical stature. Over time, the surname Elker has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Elker: 114
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 145,220
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALKR
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E4206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 L K ER0
🌐 IPA
/elker*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E426

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Elker in Braille

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

The name Elker in braille

How to sign the name Elker using Sign Language

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

The name Elker in sign language

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