Reck

Reck Meaning & Origin

About Reck
The surname Reck is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "recke," meaning "warrior" or "knight." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was brave, valiant, or skilled in combat. The name Reck may have been given to individuals who displayed qualities associated with a warrior or knight, or it could have been used as a surname for those who worked in a military or protective role.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Reck: 3,155
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10215
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RK
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EH1 K
🌐 IPA
/rɛk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Reck in Braille

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

The name Reck in braille

How to sign the name Reck using Sign Language

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

The name Reck in sign language

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