Helmka

Helmka Meaning & Origin

About Helmka
The surname Helmka is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "helm" meaning "helmet." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or wore helmets. The suffix "-ka" is a diminutive form, indicating a small or young version of the original word. Therefore, the surname Helmka can be interpreted as "little helmet" or "son of the helmet maker/wearer."

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Helmka: 104
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 156044
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Helmka based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HLMK
🗽 NYSIIS
HANA
🔊 Soundex
H04520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 L M K AH0
🌐 IPA
/helmka*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HLMK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Helmka in Braille

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

The name Helmka in braille

How to sign the name Helmka using Sign Language

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

The name Helmka in sign language

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