Tjoelker

Tjoelker Meaning & Origin

About Tjoelker
The surname Tjoelker is of Frisian origin and is derived from the personal name Tjolk, which is a diminutive form of the name Tjalling. The name Tjalling itself is derived from the Old Norse name Þjalfi, meaning "helper" or "assistant." Therefore, the surname Tjoelker can be interpreted to mean "son of Tjolk" or "descendant of Tjolk," indicating a familial connection to someone named Tjolk or Tjalling who was known for being helpful or assisting others.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tjoelker: 212
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 87,663
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tjoelker based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
TJLKR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T204206
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH OW1 L K ER0
🌐 IPA
/tjoelker*/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('TJLKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T242

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tjoelker in Braille

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

The name Tjoelker in braille

How to sign the name Tjoelker using Sign Language

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

The name Tjoelker in sign language

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