Runk

Runk Meaning & Origin

About Runk
The surname Runk is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "runke," meaning "wrinkle" or "fold." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with wrinkled or folded skin, or possibly for someone who lived near a geographical feature with similar characteristics. Over time, the surname Runk has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Runk: 1,434
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,004
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.49

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RNK
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AH1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/rəŋk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Runk in Braille

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

The name Runk in braille

How to sign the name Runk using Sign Language

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

The name Runk in sign language

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