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