Zank

Zank Meaning & Origin

About Zank
The surname Zank is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zanke," meaning "quarrel" or "dispute." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was argumentative or prone to disagreements. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, and individuals with the surname Zank may have inherited or adopted it from an ancestor known for their contentious nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zank: 727
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,754
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SNK
đŸ—œ NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z052
đŸŽ” Syllabic Pronunciation
Z AE1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/zéƋk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zank in Braille

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

The name Zank in braille

How to sign the name Zank using Sign Language

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

The name Zank in sign language

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