Enk

Enk Meaning & Origin

About Enk
The surname Enk is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "enk," which means "meadow" or "pasture" in Dutch. It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name lived near or owned a meadow or pasture. The surname Enk is relatively rare and is primarily found in the Netherlands.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Enk: 215
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 86,645
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANK
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/enk*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Enk in Braille

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

The name Enk in braille

How to sign the name Enk using Sign Language

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

The name Enk in sign language

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