Jecker

Jecker Meaning & Origin

About Jecker
The surname Jecker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "jeck" meaning "fool" or "jester." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a jester or entertainer in medieval times. The name may have been given to individuals who exhibited a playful or humorous personality. Over time, the surname Jecker has evolved and is now found in various parts of the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Jecker: 197
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 93,125
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JKR
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EH1 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/jecker*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JKR', 'AKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jecker in Braille

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

The name Jecker in braille

How to sign the name Jecker using Sign Language

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

The name Jecker in sign language

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