Lunk

Lunk Meaning & Origin

About Lunk
The surname Lunk is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lunke," meaning "torch" or "lantern." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or carried torches or lanterns. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had a bright or fiery personality. Overall, the surname Lunk is associated with light and illumination.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lunk: 178
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 101,247
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LNK
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AH1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/lunk*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lunk in Braille

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

The name Lunk in braille

How to sign the name Lunk using Sign Language

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

The name Lunk in sign language

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