Wark

Wark Meaning & Origin

About Wark
The surname Wark is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old English word "warc," meaning "watchful" or "vigilant," suggesting that the name was originally given to someone who was alert or cautious. Alternatively, it could be a locational surname derived from places called Wark, which exist in various parts of England and Scotland. These places were typically situated near a river or a fortification, and the name would have been given to someone who lived or worked in or near these areas.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wark: 1,762
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16349
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.6

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wark 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
ARK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AO1 R K
🌐 IPA
/wɔrk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARK', 'FRK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wark in Braille

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

The name Wark in braille

How to sign the name Wark using Sign Language

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

The name Wark in sign language

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