Shonk

Shonk Meaning & Origin

About Shonk
The surname Shonk is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "sconca," meaning a person who lived near a prominent hill or mound. It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name likely resided near or were associated with such a geographical feature. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Shonk, Shonke, or Shonkey.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shonk: 1,209
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,583
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.41

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XNK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AA1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/ʃɑŋk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shonk in Braille

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

The name Shonk in braille

How to sign the name Shonk using Sign Language

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

The name Shonk in sign language

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