Geck

Geck Meaning & Origin

About Geck
The surname Geck is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gecke," meaning "fool" or "jester." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their playful or humorous nature. The name may have been given to individuals who worked as entertainers or jesters in medieval times. Over time, the surname Geck has evolved and is now found in various parts of the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Geck: 642
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35,096
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JK
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EH1 K
🌐 IPA
/ʤɛk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JK', 'KK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Geck in Braille

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

The name Geck in braille

How to sign the name Geck using Sign Language

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

The name Geck in sign language

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