Fank

Fank Meaning & Origin

About Fank
The surname Fank is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vanc," meaning "flag" or "banner." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who carried or displayed a flag or banner, or possibly an occupational name for a standard-bearer. Over time, the surname Fank has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fank: 336
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 60045
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FNK
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AE1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/fank*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fank in Braille

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

The name Fank in braille

How to sign the name Fank using Sign Language

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

The name Fank in sign language

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