Zuhlke

Zuhlke Meaning & Origin

About Zuhlke
The surname Zuhlke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zulke," meaning "to pull" or "to drag." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a hauler or a carrier, referring to their occupation of pulling or dragging heavy loads. Over time, the surname Zuhlke has evolved and become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zuhlke: 564
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39,052
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zuhlke 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
SLK
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z0420
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z UW1 L K
🌐 IPA
/zulk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zuhlke in Braille

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

The name Zuhlke in braille

How to sign the name Zuhlke using Sign Language

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

The name Zuhlke in sign language

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