About Wenke
The surname Wenke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wenken," meaning "to beckon" or "to signal." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for making gestures or signals. Over time, the name Wenke became a hereditary surname and is now found predominantly in Germany and other German-speaking regions.
The surname Wenke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wenke 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 Wenke is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Wenke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Wenke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.