Wnek

Wnek Meaning & Origin

About Wnek
The surname Wnek is of Polish origin and is derived from the Polish word "wnek," meaning "nook" or "corner." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify someone who lived in or near a corner or nook. The name may have been given to individuals who resided in a house or settlement located in a secluded or tucked-away area.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wnek: 916
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26,598
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.31

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W N EH1 K
🌐 IPA
/wnɛk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wnek in Braille

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

The name Wnek in braille

How to sign the name Wnek using Sign Language

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

The name Wnek in sign language

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