Finks

Finks Meaning & Origin

About Finks
The surname Finks is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vinke," meaning "finch." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with a finch, such as a cheerful or lively nature. Over time, the surname Finks became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Finks: 832
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28650
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.28

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FNKS
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F IH1 NG K S
🌐 IPA
/fɪŋks/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FNKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Finks in Braille

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

The name Finks in braille

How to sign the name Finks using Sign Language

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

The name Finks in sign language

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