Wanke

Wanke Meaning & Origin

About Wanke
The surname Wanke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wanke," meaning "waver" or "vacillate." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was indecisive or unsteady in their actions or opinions. Over time, the name Wanke became a hereditary surname and is now found predominantly in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wanke: 715
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 32236
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.24

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/wɑŋk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANK', 'FNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wanke in Braille

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

The name Wanke in braille

How to sign the name Wanke using Sign Language

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

The name Wanke in sign language

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