Stork

Stork Meaning & Origin

About Stork
The surname Stork is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "storc," meaning "stork." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a stork-keeper or had some association with storks. The stork is a symbol of fertility and good luck in many cultures, so the surname may have also been bestowed upon someone who was believed to bring good fortune or had a connection to these birds.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stork: 3,454
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,415
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.17

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STRK
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S3062
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T AO1 R K
🌐 IPA
/stΙ”rk/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S362

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stork in Braille

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

The name Stork in braille

How to sign the name Stork using Sign Language

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

The name Stork in sign language

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