Dunkel

Dunkel Meaning & Origin

About Dunkel
The surname Dunkel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "dunkel," meaning "dark" or "shadowy." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with dark hair, complexion, or perhaps a somber personality. The name Dunkel may have also been used to describe someone who lived in a place with dark or shaded surroundings. Over time, the surname Dunkel has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dunkel: 2,079
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14378
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.7

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dunkel 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
TNKL
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D05204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH1 NG K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈdəŋkəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dunkel in Braille

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

The name Dunkel in braille

How to sign the name Dunkel using Sign Language

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

The name Dunkel in sign language

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