Fulk

Fulk Meaning & Origin

About Fulk
The surname Fulk is of English origin and is derived from the medieval personal name "Fulk," which itself is derived from the Old English name "Fugol," meaning "bird." The name Fulk was a popular given name during the Middle Ages and was often used as a nickname for someone who had bird-like qualities or characteristics. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fulk: 4,785
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,001
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.62

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLK
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AH1 L K
🌐 IPA
/fəlk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fulk in Braille

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

The name Fulk in braille

How to sign the name Fulk using Sign Language

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

The name Fulk in sign language

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