Zonker

Zonker Meaning & Origin

About Zonker
The surname Zonker is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "zonk," meaning "to stun" or "to knock unconscious." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was strong or powerful, possibly referring to their ability to knock others out or overpower them. Over time, this nickname evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zonker: 156
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 112568
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zonker 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
SNKR
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z05206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z AA1 NG K ER0
🌐 IPA
/zonker*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SNKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zonker in Braille

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

The name Zonker in braille

How to sign the name Zonker using Sign Language

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

The name Zonker in sign language

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