Welker

Welker Meaning & Origin

About Welker
The surname Welker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "welker," meaning "foreigner" or "stranger." It was often used to refer to someone who came from a different region or country. The name Welker likely originated as a nickname for someone who was perceived as an outsider or an immigrant. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Welker: 8,566
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,138
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.9

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Welker in Braille

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

The name Welker in braille

How to sign the name Welker using Sign Language

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

The name Welker in sign language

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