Mauk

Mauk Meaning & Origin

About Mauk
The surname Mauk is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "mouwe," meaning "seagull." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with seagulls, such as being graceful or having a distinctive voice. Over time, the surname Mauk became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mauk: 3,733
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,784
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.27

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MK
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AO1 K
🌐 IPA
/mɔk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mauk in Braille

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

The name Mauk in braille

How to sign the name Mauk using Sign Language

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

The name Mauk in sign language

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