Wanko

Wanko Meaning & Origin

About Wanko
The surname Wanko is of Polish origin and is derived from the Polish word "wanko," which means "little dog" or "puppy." It is a nickname surname that likely originated as a term of endearment or as a reference to someone who had characteristics associated with a small dog, such as being loyal, playful, or energetic. The surname Wanko is relatively rare and is primarily found among individuals of Polish descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wanko: 424
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 49,546
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 NG K OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɑŋkoʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANK', 'FNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wanko in Braille

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

The name Wanko in braille

How to sign the name Wanko using Sign Language

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

The name Wanko in sign language

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