Koelker

Koelker Meaning & Origin

About Koelker
The surname Koelker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kölker," meaning "cellar keeper" or "wine steward." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked in a wine cellar or was responsible for the storage and distribution of wine. The name may have also been used to denote someone who owned or managed a tavern or inn.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Koelker: 276
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 70,833
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Koelker based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLKR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K04206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW1 L K ER0
🌐 IPA
/koelker*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K426

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Koelker in Braille

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

The name Koelker in braille

How to sign the name Koelker using Sign Language

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

The name Koelker in sign language

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