Zook

Zook Meaning & Origin

About Zook
The surname Zook is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zoc" or "zoch," meaning "plow." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a plowman or a farmer. The name Zook may also have Jewish roots, with variations such as Tsuker or Tsukerman, which could be derived from the Yiddish word "tsuker," meaning "sugar." Overall, the surname Zook is associated with agricultural or farming occupations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zook: 9,824
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,613
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.33

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SK
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z UH1 K
🌐 IPA
/zʊk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zook in Braille

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

The name Zook in braille

How to sign the name Zook using Sign Language

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

The name Zook in sign language

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