Talk

Talk Meaning & Origin

About Talk
The surname Talk is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "talu" or "tale," meaning a story or a conversation. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their storytelling or talkative nature. The surname Talk signifies an individual or family with a connection to the art of storytelling or a propensity for engaging in conversations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Talk: 234
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 80,926
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TLK
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AO1 K
🌐 IPA
/tɔk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Talk in Braille

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

The name Talk in braille

How to sign the name Talk using Sign Language

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

The name Talk in sign language

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