About Fonk
The surname Fonk is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "vonk," meaning "spark" in Dutch. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a fiery or energetic personality. The surname Fonk may also have been given to individuals who worked with fire or in a profession related to sparks, such as a blacksmith or a metalworker.
The surname Fonk is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fonk 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 Fonk is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Fonk in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Fonk using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.