Ilk

Ilk Meaning & Origin

About Ilk
The surname Ilk is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "ilkr," meaning "elk." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had characteristics associated with an elk, such as strength or agility. The surname Ilk is relatively rare and is primarily found in Scotland and England.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ilk: 126
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 133,863
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALK
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I420
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH1 L K
🌐 IPA
/ɪlk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ilk in Braille

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

The name Ilk in braille

How to sign the name Ilk using Sign Language

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

The name Ilk in sign language

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