Sulcer

Sulcer Meaning & Origin

About Sulcer
The surname Sulcer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "sulc," meaning "furrow" or "plow." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a plowman or a farmer. The name may have also been given to someone who lived near a furrow or a plowed field. Over time, the surname Sulcer has evolved and spread to different regions, particularly in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sulcer: 354
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 57,516
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLSR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S04206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AH1 L S ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsəlsər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S426

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sulcer in Braille

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

The name Sulcer in braille

How to sign the name Sulcer using Sign Language

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

The name Sulcer in sign language

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