Fick

Fick Meaning & Origin

About Fick
The surname Fick is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vich" or "fich," meaning "to move" or "to travel." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for a traveler or someone who frequently changed locations. The name may have also been given to someone who worked as a messenger or a courier. Over time, the surname Fick has evolved and spread to various regions, including Germany, Switzerland, and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fick: 5,311
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 6,405
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.8

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FK
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F IH1 K
🌐 IPA
/fɪk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fick in Braille

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

The name Fick in braille

How to sign the name Fick using Sign Language

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

The name Fick in sign language

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