About Winker
The surname Winker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "winken," meaning "to beckon" or "to wave." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked as a signalman or a person who used hand signals to direct or guide others. Over time, the surname Winker may have also been adopted as a nickname for someone who had a habit of winking or blinking frequently.
The surname Winker is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Winker based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Winker in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Winker using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.