Lueck

Lueck Meaning & Origin

About Lueck
The surname Lueck is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lücke," meaning "gap" or "opening." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a gap or opening in a physical feature such as a wall or fence. Over time, the surname Lueck has evolved and may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was perceived as being open or honest.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lueck: 3,579
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,123
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.21

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LK
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L UW1 IH0 K
🌐 IPA
/luɪk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lueck in Braille

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

The name Lueck in braille

How to sign the name Lueck using Sign Language

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

The name Lueck in sign language

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