Zinck

Zinck Meaning & Origin

About Zinck
The surname Zinck is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zinke," meaning "tine" or "prong." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who had a prominent or pointed feature, such as a sharp nose or chin. Over time, the surname Zinck became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zinck: 842
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28,362
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.29

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zinck 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
SNK
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z IH1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/zɪŋk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zinck in Braille

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

The name Zinck in braille

How to sign the name Zinck using Sign Language

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

The name Zinck in sign language

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