Norkus

Norkus Meaning & Origin

About Norkus
The surname Norkus is of Lithuanian origin and is derived from the Lithuanian word "norkus," meaning "eager" or "enthusiastic." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone with the given name Norkus. The name likely originated as a nickname for an individual who was known for their energetic or enthusiastic nature. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Norkus: 681
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33499
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Norkus 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
NRKS
🔊 Soundex
N06202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AO1 R K IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈnɔrkɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NRKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N622

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Norkus in Braille

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

The name Norkus in braille

How to sign the name Norkus using Sign Language

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

The name Norkus in sign language

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