Welcker

Welcker Meaning & Origin

About Welcker
The surname Welcker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "welker," meaning "foreigner" or "stranger." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was perceived as an outsider or a newcomer to a particular area. Over time, the name Welcker became a hereditary surname and was passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Welcker: 128
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 132,206
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALKR
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W04206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 L K ER0
🌐 IPA
/welcker*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALKR', 'FLKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W426

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Welcker in Braille

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

The name Welcker in braille

How to sign the name Welcker using Sign Language

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

The name Welcker in sign language

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