Kark

Kark Meaning & Origin

About Kark
The surname Kark is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kark," meaning "church." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who worked at or lived near a church. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in church-related activities or had a connection to the clergy. Over time, the surname Kark may have been anglicized or altered in different regions, resulting in variations of the name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kark: 254
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 75799
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 R K
🌐 IPA
/kark*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kark in Braille

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

The name Kark in braille

How to sign the name Kark using Sign Language

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

The name Kark in sign language

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