Selk

Selk Meaning & Origin

About Selk
The surname Selk is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "seolh," meaning "seal." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a resemblance to a seal or perhaps had a connection to seals in some way. The surname Selk is relatively rare and is primarily found in Scotland and the surrounding areas.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Selk: 719
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 32,079
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.24

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Selk in Braille

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

The name Selk in braille

How to sign the name Selk using Sign Language

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

The name Selk in sign language

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