Gewecke

Gewecke Meaning & Origin

About Gewecke
The surname Gewecke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gewecke," meaning "awake" or "vigilant." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for being alert or watchful. The name Gewecke may have been given to individuals who worked as night watchmen or had a reputation for being attentive and aware.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gewecke: 232
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 81458
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JK
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH UW1 EH1 K
🌐 IPA
/gewecke*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JK', 'KK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gewecke in Braille

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

The name Gewecke in braille

How to sign the name Gewecke using Sign Language

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

The name Gewecke in sign language

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