Beneke

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Beneke (plural Benekes)

  1. A surname from German.

Statistics

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  • According to the 2010 United States Census, Beneke is the 28498th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 837 individuals. Beneke is most common among White (96.18%) individuals.

German

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Etymology

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Seemingly from Middle Low German bêneke(n). Equivalent to High German Beinchen (little leg).

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbeːnəkə/
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Proper noun

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Beneke m or f (proper noun, strong, genitive Benekes or (with an article) Beneke, plural Benekes or Beneke)

  1. a surname