Resk

Resk Meaning & Origin

About Resk
The surname Resk is of Cornish origin and is derived from the Cornish word "resk," meaning "moor" or "marsh." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name likely lived near or on a moor or marshland. The surname Resk is relatively rare and is primarily found in Cornwall and its surrounding areas.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Resk: 114
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 145,220
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Resk in Braille

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

The name Resk in braille

How to sign the name Resk using Sign Language

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

The name Resk in sign language

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