Shreck

Shreck Meaning & Origin

About Shreck
The surname Shreck is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schrecken," meaning "to frighten" or "to startle." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was easily frightened or startled, or perhaps someone who had a frightening appearance or demeanor. Over time, the surname Shreck has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shreck: 419
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 49,999
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XRK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH R EH1 K
🌐 IPA
/ʃrɛk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shreck in Braille

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

The name Shreck in braille

How to sign the name Shreck using Sign Language

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

The name Shreck in sign language

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