Wenke

Wenke Meaning & Origin

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.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wenke: 633
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35537
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EH1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/wɛŋk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANK', 'FNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wenke in Braille

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

The name Wenke in braille

How to sign the name Wenke using Sign Language

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.

The name Wenke in sign language

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