Gronke

Gronke Meaning & Origin

About Gronke
The surname Gronke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gronke," meaning "grumpy" or "sullen." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a grumpy or moody disposition. The name may have been given to individuals who displayed such characteristics or to their descendants. Over time, the surname Gronke has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gronke: 183
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 98,982
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gronke 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
KRNK
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G60520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G R OW1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/gronke*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gronke in Braille

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

The name Gronke in braille

How to sign the name Gronke using Sign Language

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

The name Gronke in sign language

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