Ficken

Ficken Meaning & Origin

About Ficken
The surname Ficken is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vicken," meaning "to strike" or "to hit." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for a blacksmith or a nickname for someone with a forceful or aggressive nature. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Ficken, Fick, or Ficker.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ficken: 1,209
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,583
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.41

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FKN
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F IH1 K AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈfɪkən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ficken in Braille

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

The name Ficken in braille

How to sign the name Ficken using Sign Language

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

The name Ficken in sign language

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