About Ankner
The surname Ankner is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Anker, which means "anchor" in German. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was steadfast, reliable, or had a strong personality. The surname Ankner is relatively rare and is primarily found in Germany and Austria.
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The surname Ankner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ankner 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 Ankner is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ankner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ankner using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.