About Penke
The surname Penke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "penke," meaning "penny." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was thrifty or frugal. The name may have also been given to individuals who worked as moneylenders or had some association with currency. Over time, the surname Penke has spread to various parts of the world through migration and is now found in different countries.
The surname Penke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Penke 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 Penke is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Penke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Penke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.