Schmunk

Schmunk Meaning & Origin

About Schmunk
The surname Schmunk is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schmunc," meaning "to smile" or "to laugh." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a cheerful or jovial disposition. The name may have been given to individuals who were known for their sense of humor or for frequently smiling or laughing. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and descendants of those individuals continue to bear the surname Schmunk today.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Schmunk: 434
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,628
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XMNK
🗽 NYSIIS
SNA
🔊 Soundex
S205052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH M AH1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/ʃməŋk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XMNK', 'SMNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S255

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Schmunk in Braille

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

The name Schmunk in braille

How to sign the name Schmunk using Sign Language

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

The name Schmunk in sign language

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