Gerak

Gerak Meaning & Origin

About Gerak
The surname Gerak is of Slavic origin and is derived from the word "gerak," meaning "movement" or "motion" in several Slavic languages. It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for being active, lively, or constantly on the move. The name may have been given to individuals who had a restless or energetic nature, or it could have been used to describe someone who worked in a profession that required physical agility or mobility.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gerak: 148
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 117,480
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRK
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EH1 R AH0 K
🌐 IPA
/gerak*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRK', 'JRK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gerak in Braille

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

The name Gerak in braille

How to sign the name Gerak using Sign Language

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

The name Gerak in sign language

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