About Rinkes
The surname Rinkes is of Dutch origin and is derived from the given name Rink, which is a diminutive form of the name Rien or Rein. The name Rien or Rein is a shortened form of the Germanic name Reginhard, meaning "counselor" or "brave counsel." Therefore, the surname Rinkes can be interpreted to mean "son of Rink" or "descendant of Rink," indicating a familial connection to someone named Rink or Rien.
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The surname Rinkes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rinkes 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 Rinkes is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Rinkes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rinkes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.