Zerkle

Zerkle Meaning & Origin

About Zerkle
The surname Zerkle is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zerkle," meaning "small piece" or "fragment." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was small in stature or had a fragmented or broken appearance. Over time, this nickname likely evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zerkle: 574
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38,532
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SRKL
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z06240
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z IH1 R K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈzɪrkəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SRKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z624

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zerkle in Braille

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

The name Zerkle in braille

How to sign the name Zerkle using Sign Language

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

The name Zerkle in sign language

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