Wanket

Wanket Meaning & Origin

About Wanket
The surname Wanket is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wanc," meaning "unsteady" or "wavering." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was indecisive or unpredictable in nature. 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 Wanket is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Wanket: 105
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 154,907
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wanket 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
ANKT
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W05203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 NG K IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/wanket*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANKT', 'FNKT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W523

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wanket in Braille

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

The name Wanket in braille

How to sign the name Wanket using Sign Language

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

The name Wanket in sign language

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