Linke

Linke Meaning & Origin

About Linke
The surname Linke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "link," meaning "left." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who was left-handed or had some association with the left side. In some cases, it could also have been a nickname for someone who had a crooked or bent arm. The surname Linke is relatively common in Germany and can be found in various regions of the country.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Linke: 1,962
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,052
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.67

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LNK
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/lɪŋk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Linke in Braille

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

The name Linke in braille

How to sign the name Linke using Sign Language

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

The name Linke in sign language

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