About Jonker
The surname Jonker is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "jonkheer," which means "young lord" or "young nobleman" in Dutch. It was originally a title given to the younger sons of noble families who did not inherit the family estate. Over time, the title became a hereditary surname and was adopted by families of noble descent. Today, the surname Jonker is relatively common in the Netherlands and is often associated with a noble or aristocratic lineage.
The surname Jonker is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Jonker 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 Jonker is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Jonker in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Jonker using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.