Kauk

Kauk Meaning & Origin

About Kauk
The surname Kauk is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kouc," meaning "cook." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked as cooks or chefs. The name Kauk likely originated as a nickname or descriptive name for someone who was skilled in culinary arts or worked in a kitchen. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kauk: 547
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 40,082
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO1 K
🌐 IPA
/kɔk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kauk in Braille

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

The name Kauk in braille

How to sign the name Kauk using Sign Language

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

The name Kauk in sign language

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