Hulke

Hulke Meaning & Origin

About Hulke
The surname Hulke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hulke," meaning "hulk" or "bulky." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was large or heavyset. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Hulke can be found across the world, particularly in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hulke: 375
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 54,864
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HLK
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0420
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AH1 L K
🌐 IPA
/hulke*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hulke in Braille

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

The name Hulke in braille

How to sign the name Hulke using Sign Language

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

The name Hulke in sign language

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