About Wenck
The surname Wenck is of German origin and is derived from the given name Wenke, which itself is a diminutive form of the name Werner. The name Werner is derived from the Germanic elements "warin" meaning "guard" and "hari" meaning "army." Therefore, the surname Wenck can be interpreted to mean "son of Wenke" or "descendant of Werner," suggesting a familial connection to someone who was a guardian or warrior.
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The surname Wenck is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wenck 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 Wenck is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Wenck in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Wenck using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.