Kanke

Kanke Meaning & Origin

About Kanke
The surname Kanke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "kanke," meaning "sick" or "ill." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was sickly or had a weak constitution. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Kanke can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kanke: 127
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 133048
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNK
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/kanke*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kanke in Braille

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

The name Kanke in braille

How to sign the name Kanke using Sign Language

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

The name Kanke in sign language

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