Onkst

Onkst Meaning & Origin

About Onkst
The surname Onkst is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Anko," which is a diminutive form of the name "Anselm." It is believed to have originated as a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Anko. Over time, the spelling of the surname may have been altered, resulting in variations such as Onkst.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Onkst: 233
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 81,181
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Onkst based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANKST
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O523
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 NG K T S
🌐 IPA
/onkst*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANKST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O523

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Onkst in Braille

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

The name Onkst in braille

How to sign the name Onkst using Sign Language

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

The name Onkst in sign language

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