Segelke

Segelke Meaning & Origin

About Segelke
The surname Segelke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "segel," meaning "sail." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or was associated with sails, such as a sailmaker or a sailor. Over time, the name Segelke became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Segelke: 178
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 101,247
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Segelke based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SJLK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S020420
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH1 G IH0 L K
🌐 IPA
/segelke*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SJLK', 'SKLK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S242

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Segelke in Braille

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

The name Segelke in braille

How to sign the name Segelke using Sign Language

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

The name Segelke in sign language

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