Hilk

Hilk Meaning & Origin

About Hilk
The surname Hilk is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hülke," meaning "hump" or "hunchback." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone with a physical deformity or a hunched posture. Over time, this nickname likely became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hilk: 117
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 142,108
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HLK
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH IH1 L K
🌐 IPA
/hilk*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hilk in Braille

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

The name Hilk in braille

How to sign the name Hilk using Sign Language

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

The name Hilk in sign language

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