Recknor

Recknor Meaning & Origin

About Recknor
The surname Recknor is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "recken," meaning "to stretch" or "to straighten." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was tall or had a straight posture. Over time, the name Recknor became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Recknor: 142
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 121,590
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RKNR
🗽 NYSIIS
RANA
🔊 Soundex
R02506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EH1 K N ER0
🌐 IPA
/recknor*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RKNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R256

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Recknor in Braille

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

The name Recknor in braille

How to sign the name Recknor using Sign Language

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

The name Recknor in sign language

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