Wolken

Wolken Meaning & Origin

About Wolken
The surname Wolken is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wolke," meaning "cloud." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a prominent cloud-like feature such as a hill or a mountain. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone with a dreamy or ethereal disposition. Overall, the surname Wolken is associated with the natural element of clouds and can be interpreted as symbolizing a connection to the sky or a dreamlike quality.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wolken: 1,548
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18028
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.52

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wolken 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
ALKN
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W04205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W OW1 K AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɔlkən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALKN', 'FLKN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W425

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wolken in Braille

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

The name Wolken in braille

How to sign the name Wolken using Sign Language

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

The name Wolken in sign language

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