Tunkel

Tunkel Meaning & Origin

About Tunkel
The surname Tunkel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "tunkel," meaning "dark" or "obscure." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a dark complexion or hair color. Over time, the surname Tunkel became hereditary and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Tunkel can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Tunkel: 149
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 116,829
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tunkel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TNKL
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T05204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AH1 NG K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/tunkel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TNKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tunkel in Braille

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

The name Tunkel in braille

How to sign the name Tunkel using Sign Language

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

The name Tunkel in sign language

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