About Dankner
The surname Dankner is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "danker," meaning "thankful" or "grateful." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Danker. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for expressing gratitude or appreciation. Today, individuals with the surname Dankner can be found primarily among Jewish communities.
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The surname Dankner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dankner based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Dankner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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