Hunkler

Hunkler Meaning & Origin

About Hunkler
The surname Hunkler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hunc," meaning "hound" or "dog." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with a dog, such as loyalty or tenacity. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Hunkler are likely to have had ancestors who were known for their dog-like qualities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hunkler: 255
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 75,564
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hunkler 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
HNKLR
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H052406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AH1 NG K L ER0
🌐 IPA
/hunkler*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HNKLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hunkler in Braille

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

The name Hunkler in braille

How to sign the name Hunkler using Sign Language

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

The name Hunkler in sign language

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