Zeck

Zeck Meaning & Origin

About Zeck
The surname Zeck is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zecke," meaning "tick." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who had a resemblance to a tick or perhaps had a persistent or tenacious nature. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Zeck can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zeck: 813
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29,138
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.28

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SK
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z EH1 K
🌐 IPA
/zɛk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zeck in Braille

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

The name Zeck in braille

How to sign the name Zeck using Sign Language

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

The name Zeck in sign language

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