Shanken

Shanken Meaning & Origin

About Shanken
The surname Shanken is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "seang," meaning "thin" or "slender." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was tall and thin. Over time, the name Shanken became a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Shanken can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in Scotland and other English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shanken: 117
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 142108
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XNKN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S05205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AE1 NG K AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃæŋkən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XNKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S525

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shanken in Braille

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

The name Shanken in braille

How to sign the name Shanken using Sign Language

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

The name Shanken in sign language

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