Yeck

Yeck Meaning & Origin

About Yeck
The surname Yeck is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ecke," meaning "corner" or "nook." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a corner or a bend in a road or river. Over time, the surname Yeck may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was perceived as being cunning or sly, as corners and nooks can symbolize hidden or secretive behavior.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Yeck: 531
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 41,038
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AK
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y EH1 K
🌐 IPA
/jɛk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yeck in Braille

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

The name Yeck in braille

How to sign the name Yeck using Sign Language

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

The name Yeck in sign language

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