Nanke

Nanke Meaning & Origin

About Nanke
The surname Nanke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "nank," meaning "daring" or "bold." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who displayed audacity or courage. Over time, individuals with the surname Nanke may have passed down this name to their descendants, resulting in its use as a hereditary surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nanke: 140
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 123,064
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NNK
🔊 Soundex
N0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AE1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/nanke*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nanke in Braille

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

The name Nanke in braille

How to sign the name Nanke using Sign Language

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

The name Nanke in sign language

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