Unthank

Unthank Meaning & Origin

About Unthank
The surname Unthank is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "unthanc," meaning "unthankful" or "ungrateful." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was perceived as unappreciative or lacking gratitude. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Unthank: 422
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 49,723
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AN0NK
🗽 NYSIIS
UA
🔊 Soundex
U53052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH1 N TH AH0 NG K
🌐 IPA
/unthank*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AN0NK', 'ANTNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
U535

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Unthank in Braille

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

The name Unthank in braille

How to sign the name Unthank using Sign Language

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

The name Unthank in sign language

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