Weck

Weck Meaning & Origin

About Weck
The surname Weck is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wecke," meaning "roll" or "bun." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for a baker or someone involved in the baking trade. The name may have been given to individuals who were known for making or selling rolls or buns. Over time, the surname Weck has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Weck: 688
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,241
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 K
🌐 IPA
/wɛk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AK', 'FK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Weck in Braille

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

The name Weck in braille

How to sign the name Weck using Sign Language

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

The name Weck in sign language

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