Linkes

Linkes Meaning & Origin

About Linkes
The surname Linkes is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "link," meaning "left." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was left-handed or had some association with the left side. The name may have also been used to describe someone who lived on the left side of a settlement or had a leftward orientation. Over time, the surname Linkes has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Linkes: 110
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 149,395
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LNKS
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L05202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 NG K S
🌐 IPA
/linkes*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LNKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L522

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Linkes in Braille

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

The name Linkes in braille

How to sign the name Linkes using Sign Language

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

The name Linkes in sign language

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