Zierke

Zierke Meaning & Origin

About Zierke
The surname Zierke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zier," meaning "ornament" or "decoration." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their decorative or ornamental qualities. The suffix "-ke" is a diminutive form, often used to indicate a small or endearing version of the original word. Therefore, the surname Zierke can be interpreted as "little ornament" or "little decoration."

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zierke: 367
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 55,841
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zierke 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
SRK
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z IY1 R K
🌐 IPA
/zirk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zierke in Braille

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

The name Zierke in braille

How to sign the name Zierke using Sign Language

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

The name Zierke in sign language

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