Aunkst

Aunkst Meaning & Origin

About Aunkst
The surname Aunkst is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "unke," meaning "toad." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who resembled a toad in appearance or behavior. The surname Aunkst may have been given to individuals who were perceived as having a toad-like quality, such as being short, stout, or having a warty complexion. Over time, this nickname likely became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Aunkst: 186
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 97,671
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Aunkst 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
ANKST
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A0523
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AO1 NG K S T
🌐 IPA
/aunkst*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANKST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A523

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Aunkst in Braille

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

The name Aunkst in braille

How to sign the name Aunkst using Sign Language

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

The name Aunkst in sign language

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