Namken

Namken Meaning & Origin

About Namken
The surname Namken is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "nam," meaning "name," and "ken," a diminutive suffix. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Namken can be interpreted as "little name" or "son of Nam." It is likely that the surname originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their small stature or as a term of endearment for a beloved child.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Namken: 148
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 117,480
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NMKN
🗽 NYSIIS
NANA
🔊 Soundex
N05205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AE1 M K AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/namken*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NMKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N525

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Namken in Braille

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

The name Namken in braille

How to sign the name Namken using Sign Language

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

The name Namken in sign language

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