About Zinke
The surname Zinke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zinke," meaning "tine" or "prong." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a tinker or a metalworker, specifically one who made or repaired objects with prongs or tines, such as forks or combs. Over time, the surname Zinke has evolved and spread to various regions, including Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
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The surname Zinke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zinke based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Zinke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Zinke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.