Velker

Velker Meaning & Origin

About Velker
The surname Velker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "velke," meaning "large" or "big." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was physically large or tall. Over time, the name Velker became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found in various parts of Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Velker: 147
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 118,185
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLKR
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V04206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V EH1 L K ER0
🌐 IPA
/velker*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V426

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Velker in Braille

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

The name Velker in braille

How to sign the name Velker using Sign Language

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

The name Velker in sign language

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