Schlenker

Schlenker Meaning & Origin

About Schlenker
The surname Schlenker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schlenken," meaning "to swing" or "to dangle." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a dancer or a performer known for their lively movements. The name may also have been given to someone who had a habit of swinging or swaying while walking.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schlenker: 2,796
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,296
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.95

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XLNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S20405206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH L EH1 NG K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ʃˈlɛŋkər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XLNKR', 'SLNKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S245

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schlenker in Braille

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

The name Schlenker in braille

How to sign the name Schlenker using Sign Language

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

The name Schlenker in sign language

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