Honke

Honke Meaning & Origin

About Honke
The surname Honke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "honc," meaning "hunchback." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to someone who had a hunched or stooped posture. Over time, this surname may have been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Honke: 164
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 108,199
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Honke 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 Honke is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HNK
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AA1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/honke*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Honke in Braille

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

The name Honke in braille

How to sign the name Honke using Sign Language

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

The name Honke in sign language

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