Runkles

Runkles Meaning & Origin

About Runkles
The surname Runkles 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, possibly referring to a physical characteristic or a metaphorical representation of a person's personality. Over time, the surname Runkles has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Runkles: 445
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47614
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Runkles 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
RNKLS
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R052402
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AH1 NG K AH0 L Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈrəŋkəlz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RNKLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Runkles in Braille

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

The name Runkles in braille

How to sign the name Runkles using Sign Language

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

The name Runkles in sign language

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