Sherk

Sherk Meaning & Origin

About Sherk
The surname Sherk is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schurc" or "schurke," meaning "rogue" or "rascal." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who displayed mischievous or deceitful behavior. Over time, the surname Sherk has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Schurk or Schurke, but its meaning remains rooted in its German origins.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sherk: 1,646
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,202
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.56

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XRK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH ER1 K
🌐 IPA
/ʃərk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sherk in Braille

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

The name Sherk in braille

How to sign the name Sherk using Sign Language

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

The name Sherk in sign language

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