Penke

Penke Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Penke: 153
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 114,424
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNK
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EH1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/penke*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Penke in Braille

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

The name Penke in braille

How to sign the name Penke using Sign Language

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.

The name Penke in sign language

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