Younk

Younk Meaning & Origin

About Younk
The surname Younk is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "junc," meaning "young." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for a young person or someone with youthful characteristics. The name may have been given to distinguish a younger member of a family or to denote a person who was young at heart. Over time, the surname Younk has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Younk: 276
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 70833
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Younk 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
ANK
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y AH1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/younk*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Younk in Braille

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

The name Younk in braille

How to sign the name Younk using Sign Language

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

The name Younk in sign language

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