Pauken

Pauken Meaning & Origin

About Pauken
The surname Pauken is of German origin and is derived from the word "Pauke," which means "drum" in German. It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or played drums. The name may have been given to individuals who were drummers in military bands or who made drums as a profession. Over time, the surname Pauken has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pauken: 244
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 78,316
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PKN
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AO1 K AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/pauken*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pauken in Braille

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

The name Pauken in braille

How to sign the name Pauken using Sign Language

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

The name Pauken in sign language

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