Lenkner

Lenkner Meaning & Origin

About Lenkner
The surname Lenkner is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Lenker," meaning "driver" or "coachman." It is derived from the Middle High German word "lenken," which means "to steer" or "to guide." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a driver or coachman, indicating a person who was skilled in guiding or steering a vehicle. Over time, the name Lenkner became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lenkner: 109
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 150,452
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lenkner 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
LNKNR
🗽 NYSIIS
LANA
🔊 Soundex
L052506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH1 NG K N ER0
🌐 IPA
/lenkner*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LNKNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L525

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lenkner in Braille

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

The name Lenkner in braille

How to sign the name Lenkner using Sign Language

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

The name Lenkner in sign language

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