About Speck
The surname Speck is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "specke," meaning "bacon" or "lard." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or sold pork products. The name Speck may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had a plump or fatty physique. Over time, the surname Speck has spread beyond Germany and can be found in various countries around the world.
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The surname Speck is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Speck 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 Speck is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Speck in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Speck using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.