About Pinker
The surname Pinker is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "pinken," meaning "to prick" or "to pierce." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for a tailor or a maker of pointed or decorative clothing. The name may also have been a nickname for someone with a sharp or pointed physical feature. Overall, the surname Pinker is associated with the idea of piercing or pricking, either in a literal or metaphorical sense.
The surname Pinker is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pinker based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Pinker in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pinker using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.