Quelch

Quelch Meaning & Origin

About Quelch
The surname Quelch is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "cwelc," meaning "to kill" or "to destroy." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was fierce or aggressive in nature. Over time, the surname Quelch has evolved and may also have been influenced by other factors such as regional dialects or variations in spelling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Quelch: 139
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 123796
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Quelch 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
KLX
🗽 NYSIIS
QGA
🔊 Soundex
Q0420
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K W EH1 L CH
🌐 IPA
/quelch*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLX', 'KLK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Q420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Quelch in Braille

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

The name Quelch in braille

How to sign the name Quelch using Sign Language

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

The name Quelch in sign language

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