Fenk

Fenk Meaning & Origin

About Fenk
The surname Fenk is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "venk" or "fenk," meaning "finch." It is a topographic or occupational surname given to someone who lived near a place where finches were abundant or who worked as a finch catcher or trainer. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with the bird, such as a cheerful or lively nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Fenk: 135
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126,765
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FNK
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EH1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/fenk*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Fenk in Braille

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

The name Fenk in braille

How to sign the name Fenk using Sign Language

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

The name Fenk in sign language

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