Thirsk

Thirsk Meaning & Origin

About Thirsk
The surname Thirsk is of English origin and is derived from a place name in North Yorkshire, England. The name Thirsk is believed to have originated from the Old Norse word "þresk," meaning "marshy place." It likely referred to a settlement or village situated in a marshy or wetland area. Over time, individuals living in or near Thirsk adopted the name as their surname, and it has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Thirsk: 103
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 157,234
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
0RSK
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
TH ER1 S K
🌐 IPA
/thirsk*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('0RSK', 'TRSK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Thirsk in Braille

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

The name Thirsk in braille

How to sign the name Thirsk using Sign Language

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

The name Thirsk in sign language

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