Palker

Palker Meaning & Origin

About Palker
The surname Palker is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "palk," meaning a small horse or pony. It is believed to have been an occupational name for someone who worked with or owned such animals. The name Palker may have been given to individuals who were involved in the transportation of goods or people using packhorses or ponies. Over time, the surname Palker has evolved and spread to various regions, becoming less associated with its original occupational meaning.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Palker: 137
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 125282
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLKR
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P04206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AO1 L K ER0
🌐 IPA
/palker*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P426

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Palker in Braille

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

The name Palker in braille

How to sign the name Palker using Sign Language

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

The name Palker in sign language

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