Selck

Selck Meaning & Origin

About Selck
The surname Selck is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "selke," meaning "seal." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a resemblance to a seal or had characteristics associated with seals, such as agility or swimming ability. Over time, the surname Selck became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Selck: 112
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 147,253
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH1 L K
🌐 IPA
/selck*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Selck in Braille

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

The name Selck in braille

How to sign the name Selck using Sign Language

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

The name Selck in sign language

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