Peck

Peck Meaning & Origin

About Peck
The surname Peck is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "pecke," which means a small measure of dry goods or a small bundle of hay. It could have been an occupational name for someone who worked as a seller or producer of these goods. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for a small or insignificant person, as "peck" can also mean a small amount or a small bird's beak. The surname Peck is relatively common in England and has spread to other English-speaking countries through migration.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Peck features prominently in our database, being among the top 1000 surnames. Explore its detailed popularity metrics and distribution:

  • Number of People with the name Peck: 40,055
  • Overall Popularity: 0.02%
  • Ranking: 864
  • Frequency per 100k people: 13.58

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Peck 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
PK
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EH1 K
🌐 IPA
/pɛk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Peck in Braille

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

The name Peck in braille

How to sign the name Peck using Sign Language

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

The name Peck in sign language

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