Penkert

Penkert Meaning & Origin

About Penkert
The surname Penkert is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "penker," meaning "moneylender" or "banker." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as moneylenders or bankers in medieval Germany. Over time, the surname Penkert may have been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Penkert: 213
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 87,335
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNKRT
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P052063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P EH1 NG K ER0 T
🌐 IPA
/penkert*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNKRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Penkert in Braille

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

The name Penkert in braille

How to sign the name Penkert using Sign Language

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

The name Penkert in sign language

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