Torke

Torke Meaning & Origin

About Torke
The surname Torke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "torke," meaning "gate." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who lived near or worked at a gate or entrance. The name may have been given to a gatekeeper or someone who was responsible for the maintenance and security of a gate. Over time, the surname Torke has evolved and spread to different regions, often with variations in spelling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Torke: 142
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 121,590
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRK
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AO1 R K
🌐 IPA
/torke*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Torke in Braille

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

The name Torke in braille

How to sign the name Torke using Sign Language

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

The name Torke in sign language

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