Runke

Runke Meaning & Origin

About Runke
The surname Runke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "runke," meaning "toad." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a resemblance to a toad or possessed characteristics associated with it, such as agility or a croaking voice. Surnames often developed from descriptive or occupational nicknames in medieval times, and Runke is one such example.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Runke: 250
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 76,768
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RNK
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AH1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/runke*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Runke in Braille

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

The name Runke in braille

How to sign the name Runke using Sign Language

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

The name Runke in sign language

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