Larks

Larks Meaning & Origin

About Larks
The surname Larks is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "lark," which refers to the small songbird known for its melodious singing. As a surname, Larks likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a cheerful or lively personality, or perhaps for someone who had a tendency to rise early in the morning. It may also have been a locational surname for someone who lived near an area frequented by larks. Overall, the surname Larks is associated with positive attributes and nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Larks: 203
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 90853
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LRKS
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AA1 R K S
🌐 IPA
/lɑrks/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LRKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Larks in Braille

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

The name Larks in braille

How to sign the name Larks using Sign Language

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

The name Larks in sign language

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