Lenker

Lenker Meaning & Origin

About Lenker
The surname Lenker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lenken," meaning "to steer" or "to guide." As a surname, Lenker likely originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a driver or a coachman, indicating a person who steered or guided horses or vehicles. Over time, the name may have also been adopted by individuals who possessed qualities associated with leadership or guidance.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lenker: 1,067
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,725
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.36

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L05206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH1 NG K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlɛŋkər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LNKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lenker in Braille

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

The name Lenker in braille

How to sign the name Lenker using Sign Language

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

The name Lenker in sign language

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