About Hinker
The surname Hinker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hinken," meaning "to limp" or "to hobble." As a surname, Hinker likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a noticeable limp or walked with a hobbling gait. It may have been given to individuals who had a physical disability or injury, or it could have been used metaphorically to describe someone with a peculiar or distinctive way of walking.
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The surname Hinker is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hinker based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Hinker in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hinker using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.