Zink

Zink Meaning & Origin

About Zink
The surname Zink 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 an occupational name for someone who worked as a metalworker or a maker of metal objects, particularly those with pointed or pronged ends. Over time, the surname Zink has evolved and spread to various regions, including Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zink: 9,134
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,882
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.1

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

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 Zink in Braille

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

The name Zink in braille

How to sign the name Zink using Sign Language

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

The name Zink in sign language

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