Wank

Wank Meaning & Origin

About Wank
The surname Wank is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wanc," meaning "unsteady" or "wavering." It likely originated as a nickname for someone who was indecisive or fickle. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wank: 475
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45,105
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/wɑŋk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANK', 'FNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wank in Braille

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

The name Wank in braille

How to sign the name Wank using Sign Language

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

The name Wank in sign language

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