Waalkes
Waalkes Meaning & Origin
About Waalkes
The surname Waalkes is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "waal," which refers to a type of river or waterway. It is a toponymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify someone who lived near or was associated with the Waal river or a similar watercourse. The name may have been given to individuals who resided in towns or villages located along the river or who worked as boatmen or fishermen.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Waalkes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Waalkes: 234
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 80926
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.08
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Waalkes 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 Waalkes is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Waalkes in Braille
Here's how to represent Waalkes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Waalkes using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Waalkes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
