Zerkel

Zerkel Meaning & Origin

About Zerkel
The surname Zerkel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zerkel," meaning "small pig." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who resembled or had characteristics similar to a pig. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Zerkel can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zerkel: 263
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 73,666
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zerkel 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
SRKL
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z06204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z ER1 K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/zerkel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SRKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z624

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zerkel in Braille

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

The name Zerkel in braille

How to sign the name Zerkel using Sign Language

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

The name Zerkel in sign language

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