About Pranke
The surname Pranke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "pranke," meaning "paw" or "claw." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with strong or powerful hands, or someone who had a physical characteristic resembling a paw or claw. The surname Pranke is relatively rare and is primarily found in Germany and other German-speaking regions.
The surname Pranke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Pranke 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 Pranke is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Pranke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Pranke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.