About Foelker
The surname Foelker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vulc," meaning "people" or "folk." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone as "the son of Volk." The name Foelker likely originated as a nickname or a descriptive term for someone who was considered to be a member of the common people or the general population. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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The surname Foelker is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Foelker based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Foelker in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Foelker using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.