Merkt

Merkt Meaning & Origin

About Merkt
The surname Merkt is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "merke," meaning "market." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked at or lived near a market. The name may have been initially used to denote a merchant or a person involved in trade and commerce. Over time, the surname Merkt has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Merkt: 405
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 51,396
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRKT
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0623
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M ER1 K T
🌐 IPA
/mərkt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRKT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Merkt in Braille

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

The name Merkt in braille

How to sign the name Merkt using Sign Language

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

The name Merkt in sign language

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