Welke

Welke Meaning & Origin

About Welke
The surname Welke 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 Welke became hereditary and passed down through generations, often indicating a family's ancestral connection to an individual with these characteristics.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Welke: 1,115
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,944
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.38

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0420
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 L K
🌐 IPA
/wɛlk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALK', 'FLK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Welke in Braille

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

The name Welke in braille

How to sign the name Welke using Sign Language

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

The name Welke in sign language

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