Faker

Faker Meaning & Origin

About Faker
The surname Faker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vacker," meaning "handsome" or "beautiful." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered attractive or charming. Over time, the surname Faker may have been adopted by individuals who were not necessarily handsome but rather sought to convey a positive image or persona.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Faker: 122
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 137,327
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FKR
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EY1 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈfeɪkər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Faker in Braille

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

The name Faker in braille

How to sign the name Faker using Sign Language

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

The name Faker in sign language

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