Winke

Winke Meaning & Origin

About Winke
The surname Winke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "winke," meaning "wink" or "gesture." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for making winks or gestures, possibly indicating a playful or mischievous nature. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Winke: 260
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 74,375
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/winke*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANK', 'FNK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Winke in Braille

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

The name Winke in braille

How to sign the name Winke using Sign Language

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

The name Winke in sign language

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