Wanker

Wanker Meaning & Origin

About Wanker
The surname Wanker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wanc," meaning "unsteady" or "unreliable." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was considered fickle or inconsistent in their behavior. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname. Today, individuals with the surname Wanker may or may not have any connection to the original meaning, as surnames can often lose their original connotations over generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wanker: 201
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 91,625
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wanker 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
ANKR
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W05206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 NG K ER0
🌐 IPA
/wanker*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANKR', 'FNKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wanker in Braille

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

The name Wanker in braille

How to sign the name Wanker using Sign Language

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

The name Wanker in sign language

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