Warke

Warke Meaning & Origin

About Warke
The surname Warke is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "varΓ°r," meaning "beacon" or "watchtower." It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or worked at a watchtower or beacon. Over time, the name Warke has evolved and been anglicized from its original form. Today, individuals with the surname Warke can be found across the world, particularly in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Warke: 152
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 115,034
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ARK
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WA
πŸ”Š Soundex
W0620
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AO1 R K
🌐 IPA
/warke*/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ARK', 'FRK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Warke in Braille

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

The name Warke in braille

How to sign the name Warke using Sign Language

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

The name Warke in sign language

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