Forck

Forck Meaning & Origin

About Forck
The surname Forck is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vorke," meaning "pitchfork." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or used pitchforks. The name may have been given to individuals who worked in agriculture or were involved in the handling of hay or straw. Over time, the surname Forck has evolved and spread to different regions, often with variations in spelling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Forck: 273
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 71478
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRK
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AO1 R K
🌐 IPA
/forck*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Forck in Braille

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

The name Forck in braille

How to sign the name Forck using Sign Language

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

The name Forck in sign language

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