Wick

Wick Meaning & Origin

About Wick
The surname Wick is of English and Scottish origin, derived from the Old English word "wic" or the Old Norse word "vik," both meaning "a bay" or "a settlement near a bay." It was originally a locational surname given to people who lived near a bay or settlement by the water. Over time, the surname Wick has evolved and spread, and today it is found in various parts of the world.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wick: 8,333
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,253
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.82

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AK
ðŸ—― NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W020
ðŸŽĩ Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 K
🌐 IPA
/wÉŠk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AK', 'FK')
ðŸˆŊ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wick in Braille

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

The name Wick in braille

How to sign the name Wick using Sign Language

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

The name Wick in sign language

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