Yerke

Yerke Meaning & Origin

About Yerke
The surname Yerke 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 Yerke may have been given to individuals who displayed qualities associated with a spear, such as strength, agility, or a sharp mind. Over time, the surname Yerke has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Yerke: 383
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 53,913
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARK
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y ER1 K
🌐 IPA
/jərk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yerke in Braille

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

The name Yerke in braille

How to sign the name Yerke using Sign Language

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

The name Yerke in sign language

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