Wolk

Wolk Meaning & Origin

About Wolk
The surname Wolk is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wolke," meaning "cloud." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a cloud-like appearance or personality, or perhaps someone who lived near a prominent cloud formation. The name may also have been given to someone who had a dreamy or imaginative nature. Overall, the surname Wolk is associated with the symbolism of clouds and their various connotations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wolk: 2,527
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,303
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.86

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wolk based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W042
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W OW1 K
🌐 IPA
/woʊk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALK', 'FLK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wolk in Braille

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

The name Wolk in braille

How to sign the name Wolk using Sign Language

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

The name Wolk in sign language

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