Yanker

Yanker Meaning & Origin

About Yanker
The surname Yanker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "janker," meaning a long, loose-fitting coat or jacket. It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold such garments. Over time, the surname Yanker may have also been used as a nickname for someone who frequently wore or was associated with this type of clothing.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Yanker: 110
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 149,395
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Yanker 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
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y05206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y AE1 NG K ER0
🌐 IPA
/yanker*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yanker in Braille

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

The name Yanker in braille

How to sign the name Yanker using Sign Language

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

The name Yanker in sign language

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