Gaerke

Gaerke Meaning & Origin

About Gaerke
The surname Gaerke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gerke," meaning "eager" or "enthusiastic." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their energetic or zealous nature. Over time, the surname Gaerke has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gaerke: 144
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 120187
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRK
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EH1 R K
🌐 IPA
/gaerke*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gaerke in Braille

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

The name Gaerke in braille

How to sign the name Gaerke using Sign Language

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

The name Gaerke in sign language

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