Manka

Manka Meaning & Origin

About Manka
The surname Manka is of Polish origin and is derived from the Polish word "manka," which means "mace" or "club." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was strong or powerful, or possibly as an occupational name for a blacksmith or a warrior. The surname Manka is relatively rare and is primarily found in Poland and among Polish communities around the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Manka: 960
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25,684
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.33

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MNK
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 NG K AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmæŋkə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Manka in Braille

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

The name Manka in braille

How to sign the name Manka using Sign Language

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

The name Manka in sign language

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