Flunker

Flunker Meaning & Origin

About Flunker
The surname Flunker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "flunke," meaning "trick" or "deception." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their cunning or deceitful nature. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled at playing tricks or pranks, or perhaps to those who were known for their ability to deceive others. Over time, the surname Flunker has likely been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Flunker: 161
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 109,758
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Flunker based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FLNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F405206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F L AH1 NG K ER0
🌐 IPA
/flunker*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FLNKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Flunker in Braille

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

The name Flunker in braille

How to sign the name Flunker using Sign Language

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

The name Flunker in sign language

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