Korkus

Korkus Meaning & Origin

About Korkus
The surname Korkus is of Lithuanian origin and is derived from the Lithuanian word "korkus," meaning "stork." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or had a connection to the stork, a bird that is highly regarded in Lithuanian folklore and symbolizes good luck and fertility. The surname Korkus likely originated as a way to identify individuals based on their physical or behavioral characteristics associated with the stork.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Korkus: 122
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 137,327
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRKS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K06202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AO1 R K AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/korkus*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K622

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Korkus in Braille

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

The name Korkus in braille

How to sign the name Korkus using Sign Language

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

The name Korkus in sign language

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