Shirk

Shirk Meaning & Origin

About Shirk
The surname Shirk is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schurc" or "schurke," meaning "rogue" or "scoundrel." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who displayed cunning or deceitful behavior. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Shirk may have had ancestors who were known for their cunning or mischievous nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shirk: 7,448
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,754
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.52

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shirk 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 Shirk 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 Shirk in Braille

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

The name Shirk in braille

How to sign the name Shirk using Sign Language

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

The name Shirk in sign language

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