Gunkel

Gunkel Meaning & Origin

About Gunkel
The surname Gunkel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "gunkele," meaning "hunchback." It was likely originally used as a nickname for someone with a hunched or stooped posture. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Gunkel can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gunkel: 1,020
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24,517
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.35

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gunkel 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
KNKL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G05204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AH1 NG K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈgəŋkəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gunkel in Braille

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

The name Gunkel in braille

How to sign the name Gunkel using Sign Language

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

The name Gunkel in sign language

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