Schurke

Schurke Meaning & Origin

About Schurke
The surname Schurke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schurc," meaning "rogue" or "scoundrel." 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 less reputable professions or had a mischievous nature. Today, the surname Schurke 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 Schurke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Schurke: 149
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 116,829
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XRK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S20620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH ER1 K
🌐 IPA
/schurke*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S262

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schurke in Braille

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

The name Schurke in braille

How to sign the name Schurke using Sign Language

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

The name Schurke in sign language

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