Stalk

Stalk Meaning & Origin

About Stalk
The surname Stalk is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "stalk," meaning a long, slender stem or trunk of a plant. It is likely that the surname was originally a nickname given to someone who was tall and thin, resembling a stalk. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stalk: 111
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 148,347
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STLK
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S3042
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T AO1 K
🌐 IPA
/stΙ”k/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S342

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stalk in Braille

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

The name Stalk in braille

How to sign the name Stalk using Sign Language

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

The name Stalk in sign language

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