Hark

Hark Meaning & Origin

About Hark
The surname Hark is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hearc," meaning "a door or gate." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a gate or a person who was responsible for guarding a gate. Over time, the surname Hark has evolved and may have variations in spelling such as Harkes or Harks.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hark: 465
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45886
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HRK
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AA1 R K
🌐 IPA
/hɑrk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hark in Braille

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

The name Hark in braille

How to sign the name Hark using Sign Language

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

The name Hark in sign language

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