Valk

Valk Meaning & Origin

About Valk
The surname Valk is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "valk," which means "falcon" in Dutch. It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with a falcon, such as being swift, agile, or having a keen vision. The surname Valk is relatively common in the Netherlands and is often found among families with a historical connection to falconry or a symbolic association with the falcon's attributes.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Valk: 848
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28215
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.29

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLK
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V AO1 K
🌐 IPA
/vɔk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Valk in Braille

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

The name Valk in braille

How to sign the name Valk using Sign Language

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

The name Valk in sign language

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