Perks

Perks Meaning & Origin

About Perks
The surname Perks is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "perk," meaning "proud" or "brisk." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was lively, cheerful, or full of energy. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Perks can be found in various English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Perks: 1,262
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20884
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.43

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRKS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P ER1 K S
🌐 IPA
/pərks/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Perks in Braille

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

The name Perks in braille

How to sign the name Perks using Sign Language

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

The name Perks in sign language

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