Shenker

Shenker Meaning & Origin

About Shenker
The surname Shenker is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "shenker," meaning "cupbearer" or "wine steward." It is an occupational surname that was often given to individuals who worked in the wine industry, specifically those responsible for serving and distributing wine. The name may have also been used as an honorary title for individuals who held positions of importance within the Jewish community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shenker: 458
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 46,487
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S05206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH1 NG K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃɛŋkər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XNKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shenker in Braille

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

The name Shenker in braille

How to sign the name Shenker using Sign Language

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

The name Shenker in sign language

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