Dunken

Dunken Meaning & Origin

About Dunken
The surname Dunken is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "dun," meaning "fortress" or "stronghold." It is a locational surname, typically associated with individuals who lived near or were associated with a fortress or a fortified place. The name Dunken signifies a connection to a place of strength or protection, reflecting the ancestral history and geographical origins of the bearers of this surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dunken: 153
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 114,424
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TNKN
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D05205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH1 NG K AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/dunken*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D525

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dunken in Braille

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

The name Dunken in braille

How to sign the name Dunken using Sign Language

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

The name Dunken in sign language

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