Terk

Terk Meaning & Origin

About Terk
The surname Terk is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Thorketill, which combines the elements "Thor," referring to the Norse god of thunder, and "ketill," meaning "cauldron" or "helmet." Over time, the name evolved into various forms, including Terk. As a surname, Terk is likely to have been a patronymic, indicating descent from an ancestor named Thorketill. The name Terk carries a historical connection to Norse mythology and signifies a lineage associated with strength and protection.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Terk: 180
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 100,302
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRK
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T ER1 K
🌐 IPA
/terk*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Terk in Braille

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

The name Terk in braille

How to sign the name Terk using Sign Language

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

The name Terk in sign language

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