Vorwerk

Vorwerk Meaning & Origin

About Vorwerk
The surname Vorwerk is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vorwerk," which means "forecourt" or "outer courtyard." It was originally a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked at a farmstead or manor house with an outer courtyard. Over time, the surname Vorwerk became hereditary and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Vorwerk can be found worldwide, particularly in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Vorwerk: 429
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 49,087
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Vorwerk 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

📇 Metaphone
FRRK
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V06062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V AO1 R W ER0 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈvɔrwərk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V662

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Vorwerk in Braille

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

The name Vorwerk in braille

How to sign the name Vorwerk using Sign Language

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

The name Vorwerk in sign language

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