Loerke

Loerke Meaning & Origin

About Loerke
The surname Loerke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lure," meaning "to deceive" or "to trick." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was cunning or sly. The name may have been given to individuals who were known for their cleverness or had a mischievous nature. Over time, the surname Loerke became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Loerke: 139
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 123,796
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Loerke 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
LRK
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AO1 R K
🌐 IPA
/loerke*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Loerke in Braille

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

The name Loerke in braille

How to sign the name Loerke using Sign Language

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

The name Loerke in sign language

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