Helker

Helker Meaning & Origin

About Helker
The surname Helker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "helke," meaning "bright" or "shining." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a bright or radiant personality. Over time, the surname Helker has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Helker: 175
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 102,688
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HLKR
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H04206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 L K ER0
🌐 IPA
/helker*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HLKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H426

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Helker in Braille

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

The name Helker in braille

How to sign the name Helker using Sign Language

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

The name Helker in sign language

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