Silker

Silker Meaning & Origin

About Silker
The surname Silker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "silchære," meaning "silk merchant." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals involved in the trade or production of silk fabrics. The name may have been initially used to identify someone who worked with silk or had a connection to the silk industry. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Silker: 120
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 139228
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLKR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S04206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH1 L K ER0
🌐 IPA
/silker*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S426

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Silker in Braille

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

The name Silker in braille

How to sign the name Silker using Sign Language

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

The name Silker in sign language

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