About Yerk
The surname Yerk is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "jerke," meaning "little spear." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in handling a spear or who worked as a spear maker. The name may have also been given to someone who had a spear-like physical attribute or displayed characteristics associated with a spear, such as being sharp or quick-witted.
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The surname Yerk is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Yerk 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 Yerk is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Yerk in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Yerk using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.