Runkle

Runkle Meaning & Origin

About Runkle
The surname Runkle 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 Runkle has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Runkle: 2,991
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,686
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.01

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Runkle 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
R05240
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AH1 NG K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈrəŋkəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RNKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Runkle in Braille

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

The name Runkle in braille

How to sign the name Runkle using Sign Language

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

The name Runkle in sign language

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