Speeks

Speeks Meaning & Origin

About Speeks
The surname Speeks is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Dutch word "speek," meaning "spoke" or "rung." It is likely an occupational surname, originally given to someone who made or repaired wheels or other wooden objects that required spokes. The name Speeks may have been bestowed upon individuals who were skilled in the craft of wheel-making or had a familial connection to the trade. Over time, the surname has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Speeks: 117
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 142108
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Speeks in Braille

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

The name Speeks in braille

How to sign the name Speeks using Sign Language

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

The name Speeks in sign language

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