Runkel

Runkel Meaning & Origin

About Runkel
The surname Runkel 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 Runkel became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Runkel: 1,011
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24685
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.34

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Runkel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RNKL
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R05204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AH1 NG K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈrəŋkəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RNKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Runkel in Braille

The image below is how to represent Runkel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Runkel in braille

How to sign the name Runkel using Sign Language

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

The name Runkel in sign language

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