Lurker

Lurker Meaning & Origin

About Lurker
The surname Lurker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lurken," meaning "to lie in wait" or "to lurk." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was secretive, stealthy, or prone to hiding or observing from a concealed position. Over time, this nickname likely evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lurker: 152
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 115,034
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LRKR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L06206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L ER1 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/lurker*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LRKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L626

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lurker in Braille

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

The name Lurker in braille

How to sign the name Lurker using Sign Language

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

The name Lurker in sign language

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