Sorkness

Sorkness Meaning & Origin

About Sorkness
The surname Sorkness is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "sorkr," meaning "shrew" or "field mouse." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who displayed characteristics associated with these small creatures, such as being quick, agile, or elusive. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Sorkness are likely descendants of someone who was once known for these traits.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sorkness: 130
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 130610
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sorkness based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SRKNS
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S062502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AO1 R K N AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/sorkness*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SRKNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S625

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sorkness in Braille

The image below is how to represent Sorkness in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Sorkness in braille

How to sign the name Sorkness using Sign Language

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

The name Sorkness in sign language

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