Speaks

Speaks Meaning & Origin

About Speaks
The surname Speaks is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "speke," meaning "to speak." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a good orator or known for their eloquence in speech. The name may have also been given to someone who held a position as a spokesperson or a town crier. Over time, the surname Speaks became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Speaks: 3,565
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,150
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.21

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPKS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P IY1 K S
🌐 IPA
/spiks/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Speaks in Braille

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

The name Speaks in braille

How to sign the name Speaks using Sign Language

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

The name Speaks in sign language

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