Gouker

Gouker Meaning & Origin

About Gouker
The surname Gouker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gouc," meaning "cuckoo." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with the cuckoo bird, such as being talkative or having a distinctive voice. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Gouker can be found in various parts of the world today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gouker: 779
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30,101
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KKR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AW1 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgaʊkər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gouker in Braille

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

The name Gouker in braille

How to sign the name Gouker using Sign Language

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

The name Gouker in sign language

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