Wankel

Wankel Meaning & Origin

About Wankel
The surname Wankel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wankel," meaning "unsteady" or "unstable." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was perceived as fickle or indecisive. The name may have been given to individuals who had a reputation for being inconsistent or changeable in their behavior or opinions. Over time, the surname Wankel has become relatively rare and is primarily found in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wankel: 361
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 56,588
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wankel 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
ANKL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W05204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 NG K AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/wankel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANKL', 'FNKL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wankel in Braille

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

The name Wankel in braille

How to sign the name Wankel using Sign Language

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

The name Wankel in sign language

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