Meckes

Meckes Meaning & Origin

About Meckes
The surname Meckes is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "mecke," meaning "midge" or "gnat." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was small or had a slight build. Over time, the surname Meckes became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Meckes: 743
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31211
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 K S
🌐 IPA
/mɛks/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Meckes in Braille

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

The name Meckes in braille

How to sign the name Meckes using Sign Language

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

The name Meckes in sign language

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