Menken - Last Names

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Menken

/ˈmɛŋkən/

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Uncommon

Meaning

From the personal name Menko, a diminutive of Meine or Herman

Represents lineage and familial identity, often tied to ancestral heritage and regional naming traditions in Northern Europe

Symbolism

Embodies continuity, heritage, and a connection to regional European identities, particularly within Germanic-speaking communities

Etymology: Derived from Low German or Dutch pet forms of names beginning with 'Mein-' (meaning 'mine' or 'belonging to me'), such as Meinhard or Meine. Menken means 'little Meine' or 'son of Meine', functioning as a patronymic surname.

Style & Origin

unique

european

Cultural Background

The name Menken has Germanic and Ashkenazi Jewish roots, commonly found among families of German or

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