About Terek
The surname Terek is of Russian origin and is derived from the name of the Terek River, which flows through Russia and Georgia. The name Terek is believed to have originated from the Turkic word "terek," meaning "wild, untamed." As a surname, Terek likely originated as a geographic or topographic name for someone who lived near or along the Terek River. It may also have been adopted by individuals who migrated from the region surrounding the river.
The surname Terek is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Terek 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 Terek is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Terek in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Terek using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.