Zwink

Zwink Meaning & Origin

About Zwink
The surname Zwink is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zwinken," meaning "to wink" or "to blink." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had a habit of winking or blinking frequently. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname given to someone with a mischievous or playful nature. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zwink: 121
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 138304
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zwink 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 W IH1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/zwink*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zwink in Braille

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

The name Zwink in braille

How to sign the name Zwink using Sign Language

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

The name Zwink in sign language

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