Hoke

Hoke Meaning & Origin

About Hoke
The surname Hoke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hoke," meaning "hook." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a fisherman or a fishhook maker. The name may also have been given to someone with a physical characteristic resembling a hook, such as a curved nose or a bent finger. Over time, the surname Hoke has evolved and spread to various regions, including Germany, Switzerland, and the United States.

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📏 Surname Length
💬 Number of Syllables
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hoke: 9,096
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3901
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HK
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH OW1 K
🌐 IPA
/hoʊk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hoke in Braille

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

The name Hoke in braille

How to sign the name Hoke using Sign Language

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

The name Hoke in sign language

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