Smink

Smink Meaning & Origin

About Smink
The surname Smink is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "smink" which means "makeup" or "cosmetics" in Dutch. It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a makeup artist or in the cosmetics industry. Over time, the surname Smink has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations, regardless of the individual's occupation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Smink: 403
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 51,610
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMNK
🗽 NYSIIS
SNA
🔊 Soundex
S5052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S M IH1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/smɪŋk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMNK', 'XMNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S552

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Smink in Braille

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

The name Smink in braille

How to sign the name Smink using Sign Language

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

The name Smink in sign language

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