Walke

Walke Meaning & Origin

About Walke
The surname Walke is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "wealcian," meaning "to roll" or "to toss." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a rolling gait or a tendency to sway while walking. Over time, the name Walke became a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Walke: 1,014
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24629
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.34

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0420
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AO1 K
🌐 IPA
/wɔk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALK', 'FLK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Walke in Braille

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

The name Walke in braille

How to sign the name Walke using Sign Language

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

The name Walke in sign language

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