Blanke

Blanke Meaning & Origin

About Blanke
The surname Blanke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "blanc," meaning "white." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with fair or pale skin or hair. The name may have also been used to describe someone who lived near a white or pale-colored object or place. Over time, the surname Blanke has evolved and spread to different regions, including the Netherlands and Scandinavia.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Blanke: 1,149
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,404
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.39

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLNK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B40520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B L AE1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/blæŋk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Blanke in Braille

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

The name Blanke in braille

How to sign the name Blanke using Sign Language

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

The name Blanke in sign language

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