Foulke

Foulke Meaning & Origin

About Foulke
The surname Foulke is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Fulc," meaning "people" or "tribe." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was considered a leader or protector of their people. Over time, the name evolved into various spellings, including Foulke, Foulkes, and Foulger. Today, individuals with the surname Foulke can be found primarily in the United Kingdom and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Foulke: 1,156
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22301
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.39

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLK
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0420
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AW1 L K
🌐 IPA
/faʊlk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Foulke in Braille

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

The name Foulke in braille

How to sign the name Foulke using Sign Language

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

The name Foulke in sign language

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