Schalk

Schalk Meaning & Origin

About Schalk
The surname Schalk is of German origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Middle High German word "schalke," which originally referred to a servant or a page. Over time, the meaning of the name evolved to include a jester, a prankster, or a mischievous person. As a surname, Schalk may have been given to individuals who exhibited these characteristics or worked in occupations related to entertainment or humor. Today, the name Schalk is relatively rare and can be found primarily among German-speaking populations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schalk: 2,916
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,914
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.99

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XLK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S2042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AO1 K
🌐 IPA
/ʃɔk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S242

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schalk in Braille

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

The name Schalk in braille

How to sign the name Schalk using Sign Language

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

The name Schalk in sign language

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