About Welk
The surname Welk is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "welk," meaning "withered" or "faded." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a pale or sallow complexion or for someone who appeared tired or worn out. Over time, the surname Welk became hereditary and passed down through generations.
The surname Welk is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Welk 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 Welk is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Welk in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Welk using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.