Morlok

Morlok Meaning & Origin

About Morlok
The surname Morlok is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "mor" meaning "nightmare" or "evil spirit," and "loch" meaning "hole" or "pit." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was associated with dark or mysterious qualities. The name may have been given to individuals who were thought to possess supernatural powers or were believed to be involved in occult practices. Over time, the surname Morlok has become less associated with its original meaning and is now primarily used as a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Morlok: 116
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 143,149
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Morlok based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRLK
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M06402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AO1 R L AA0 K
🌐 IPA
/morlok*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M642

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Morlok in Braille

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

The name Morlok in braille

How to sign the name Morlok using Sign Language

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

The name Morlok in sign language

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