Fluke
Fluke Meaning & Origin
About Fluke
The surname Fluke is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is derived from the Old English word "floc," meaning a group or flock, and was likely used as a nickname for someone who was part of a group or community. Another possibility is that it originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a stream or a bend in a river, as "fluke" can also refer to a small inlet or creek. Additionally, Fluke could have been a nickname for someone who was considered lucky or fortunate, as the word "fluke" can also mean a stroke of luck or an unexpected success.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Fluke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Fluke: 939
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 26086
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.32
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fluke based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Fluke in Braille
Here's how to represent Fluke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Fluke using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Fluke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
