Messick

Messick Meaning & Origin

About Messick
The surname Messick is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "messe" meaning "mass" and the suffix "-ick" indicating "son of." It is believed to have originally been a occupational name for someone who worked as a server or assistant in religious ceremonies, particularly during the celebration of the Mass. Over time, the surname Messick has evolved and can be found in various spellings across different regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Messick: 6,441
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,404
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.18

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MSK
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 S IH0 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɛsɪk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MSK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Messick in Braille

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

The name Messick in braille

How to sign the name Messick using Sign Language

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

The name Messick in sign language

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