Recker

Recker Meaning & Origin

About Recker
The surname Recker 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 a brave or skilled warrior. Over time, the name Recker became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, often indicating a family's ancestral connection to the profession of a warrior or knight.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Recker: 3,471
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,373
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.18

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RKR
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EH1 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɛkər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Recker in Braille

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

The name Recker in braille

How to sign the name Recker using Sign Language

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

The name Recker in sign language

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