Wink

Wink Meaning & Origin

About Wink
The surname Wink is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "winke," meaning "corner" or "nook." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near a corner or bend in a road or river. Over time, the surname Wink may have also been used as a nickname for someone who was known for being cunning or sly, as the word "wink" can also refer to a subtle or secretive gesture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wink: 2,632
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,894
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.89

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/wɪŋk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANK', 'FNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wink in Braille

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

The name Wink in braille

How to sign the name Wink using Sign Language

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

The name Wink in sign language

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