About Lankes
The surname Lankes is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lank," meaning "long" or "tall." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was tall or had a slender build. Over time, the name Lankes became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found in various parts of Germany and other German-speaking regions.
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The surname Lankes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lankes 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 Lankes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lankes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.