Wankum

Wankum Meaning & Origin

About Wankum
The surname Wankum is of German origin and is derived from the place name Wankum, which is a village in the Lower Rhine region of Germany. The name is believed to have originated from the Old High German word "wanc" meaning "bend" or "curve," referring to the geographical features of the area. Over time, individuals residing in or originating from Wankum adopted the name as their surname, and it has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wankum: 202
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 91,221
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wankum 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
ANKM
🗽 NYSIIS
WAN
🔊 Soundex
W05205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 NG K AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/wankum*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANKM', 'FNKM')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W525

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wankum in Braille

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

The name Wankum in braille

How to sign the name Wankum using Sign Language

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

The name Wankum in sign language

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