Falker

Falker Meaning & Origin

About Falker
The surname Falker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "valchere," meaning "falconer." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as falconers, training and handling falcons for hunting purposes. The name Falker signifies a connection to the ancient and noble art of falconry, reflecting the occupation or ancestral heritage of those who bear this surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Falker: 194
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 94,311
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLKR
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F04206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AO1 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/falker*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F426

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Falker in Braille

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

The name Falker in braille

How to sign the name Falker using Sign Language

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

The name Falker in sign language

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