Blunk

Blunk Meaning & Origin

About Blunk
The surname Blunk is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "blunc," meaning "dull" or "stupid." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was perceived as slow-witted or lacking intelligence. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Blunk: 1,155
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22319
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.39

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Blunk 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
PLNK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B4052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B L AH1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/bləŋk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Blunk in Braille

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

The name Blunk in braille

How to sign the name Blunk using Sign Language

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

The name Blunk in sign language

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