Schurk

Schurk Meaning & Origin

About Schurk
The surname Schurk is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schurc," meaning "rogue" or "villain." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who exhibited cunning or deceitful behavior. Over time, the name may have been adopted by individuals who were involved in occupations or activities that were considered morally questionable or outside the societal norms. Today, the surname Schurk is relatively rare and is primarily found in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schurk: 109
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 150,452
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XRK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S2062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH ER1 K
🌐 IPA
/schurk*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S262

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schurk in Braille

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

The name Schurk in braille

How to sign the name Schurk using Sign Language

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

The name Schurk in sign language

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