Mink

Mink Meaning & Origin

About Mink
The surname Mink is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "minke," meaning "mink." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked with or traded in mink fur. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone with mink-like characteristics, such as a sleek or dark complexion. Overall, the surname Mink is associated with the fur trade and the animal itself.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mink: 5,922
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,841
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.01

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MNK
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M IH1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/mɪŋk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mink in Braille

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

The name Mink in braille

How to sign the name Mink using Sign Language

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

The name Mink in sign language

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