About Selke
The surname Selke 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. The surname Selke is relatively rare and is primarily found in Germany and its neighboring countries.
The surname Selke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Selke 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 Selke is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Selke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Selke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.