Flake

Flake Meaning & Origin

About Flake
The surname Flake is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is derived from the Old English word "flac," meaning a flake or fragment, and could have been a nickname for someone with a flaky or unreliable nature. Another possibility is that it originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a patch of land that was prone to flaking or peeling. Additionally, Flake could have been a locational surname for individuals who hailed from a place called Flake. Overall, the meaning of the surname Flake is likely to vary depending on its specific historical context and the region it originated from.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Flake: 4,326
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,676
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.47

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FLK
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F4020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F L EY1 K
🌐 IPA
/fleΙͺk/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Flake in Braille

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

The name Flake in braille

How to sign the name Flake using Sign Language

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

The name Flake in sign language

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