Winokur

Winokur Meaning & Origin

About Winokur
The surname Winokur is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "vinokur," meaning "wine maker" or "wine merchant." It is a occupational surname that was likely given to individuals involved in the production or trade of wine in Eastern Europe. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who enjoyed or had a connection to wine.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Winokur: 612
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 36525
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Winokur based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANKR
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W050206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W IH1 N AH0 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈwɪnəkər/
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('ANKR', 'FNKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Winokur in Braille

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

The name Winokur in braille

How to sign the name Winokur using Sign Language

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

The name Winokur in sign language

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