Specks

Specks Meaning & Origin

About Specks
The surname Specks is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "specke," meaning "bacon" or "lard." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone involved in the production or sale of bacon or lard. Over time, the surname may have been adopted by individuals who lived near a place associated with the production of bacon or lard.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Specks: 175
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 102,688
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SPKS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S P EH1 K S
🌐 IPA
/spɛks/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SPKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Specks in Braille

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

The name Specks in braille

How to sign the name Specks using Sign Language

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

The name Specks in sign language

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