Schmenk

Schmenk Meaning & Origin

About Schmenk
The surname Schmenk is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schmanc," meaning "fine" or "elegant." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was stylish or well-dressed. Over time, the name evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Schmenk can be found primarily in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schmenk: 333
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 60,505
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XMNK
🗽 NYSIIS
SNA
🔊 Soundex
S205052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH M EH1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/schmenk*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XMNK', 'SMNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S255

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schmenk in Braille

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

The name Schmenk in braille

How to sign the name Schmenk using Sign Language

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

The name Schmenk in sign language

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