Rinks

Rinks Meaning & Origin

About Rinks
The surname Rinks is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rinke," meaning "ring" or "circle." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked as a blacksmith or a jeweler, as rings were commonly produced by these professions. Over time, the surname Rinks became hereditary and was passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rinks: 491
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43885
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RNKS
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IH1 NG K S
🌐 IPA
/rɪŋks/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RNKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rinks in Braille

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

The name Rinks in braille

How to sign the name Rinks using Sign Language

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

The name Rinks in sign language

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