Storch

Storch Meaning & Origin

About Storch
The surname Storch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "storch," meaning "stork." The name was likely originally a nickname for someone who resembled a stork in some way, such as having long legs or a graceful gait. It could also have been an occupational name for someone who worked with storks, perhaps as a keeper or breeder. The surname Storch is relatively uncommon and is found mainly in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Storch: 2,461
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,581
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.83

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Storch based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STRX
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S30620
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T AO1 R K
🌐 IPA
/stΙ”rk/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STRX', 'STRK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S362

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Storch in Braille

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

The name Storch in braille

How to sign the name Storch using Sign Language

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

The name Storch in sign language

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