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.
The surname Ilk is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Ilk in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.