Planck

Planck Meaning & Origin

About Planck
The surname Planck is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "planke," meaning "plank" or "board." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked with planks or boards, such as a carpenter or a builder. Over time, the surname Planck has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Planck: 979
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25,295
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.33

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLNK
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P4052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P L AE1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/plæŋk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P452

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Planck in Braille

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

The name Planck in braille

How to sign the name Planck using Sign Language

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

The name Planck in sign language

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