Denke

Denke Meaning & Origin

About Denke
The surname Denke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "denke," meaning "thought" or "mind." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was thoughtful, intelligent, or philosophical. The name Denke may have been given to individuals who were known for their deep thinking or contemplative nature. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Denke: 304
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 65,244
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TNK
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/denke*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Denke in Braille

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

The name Denke in braille

How to sign the name Denke using Sign Language

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

The name Denke in sign language

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