Karker

Karker Meaning & Origin

About Karker
The surname Karker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "karche," meaning "cart" or "wagon." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or owned a cart or wagon. The name may have been given to individuals who were carters, teamsters, or wagon drivers. Over time, the surname Karker has evolved and spread to different regions, often with variations in spelling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Karker: 182
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 99,378
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRKR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K06206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 R K ER0
🌐 IPA
/karker*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K626

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Karker in Braille

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

The name Karker in braille

How to sign the name Karker using Sign Language

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

The name Karker in sign language

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