Jeck

Jeck Meaning & Origin

About Jeck
The surname Jeck is of German origin and is derived from the given name Jacob, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Yaakov. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Jacob. The name Jacob means "supplanter" or "one who follows," and it has biblical origins. Over time, the surname Jeck has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a distinct family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Jeck: 274
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 71,265
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JK
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EH1 K
🌐 IPA
/jeck*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JK', 'AK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jeck in Braille

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

The name Jeck in braille

How to sign the name Jeck using Sign Language

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

The name Jeck in sign language

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