About Benker
The surname Benker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "benke," meaning "bench." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a carpenter or a furniture maker, specifically one who made benches. The name may have also been given to someone who lived near a bench or had a bench-like physical feature. Overall, the surname Benker signifies a connection to the trade or location associated with benches.
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The surname Benker is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Benker 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 Benker is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Benker in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Benker using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.