Denker

Denker Meaning & Origin

About Denker
The surname Denker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "denker," meaning "thinker" or "philosopher." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their intellectual or philosophical pursuits. The name Denker may have been given to scholars, teachers, or individuals who were considered to be deep thinkers or wise individuals.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Denker: 1,745
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,470
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.59

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D05206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D EH1 NG K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈdɛŋkər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Denker in Braille

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

The name Denker in braille

How to sign the name Denker using Sign Language

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

The name Denker in sign language

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