Ronke History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Ronke

What does the name Ronke mean?

The roots of the distinguished German surname Ronke lie in Pomerania. The name is derived from the Middle High German word "Runze," meaning "wrinkle," and was most likely originally bestowed on an older person as a nickname, eventually becoming a surname.

Early Origins of the Ronke family

The surname Ronke was first found in Pomerania, where it is thought to have first emerged. The earliest known bearer of the name was Conrad Runke, who was a resident of Rostock in 1288. The young Ronke family played a major role in the early history of the region, and contributed greatly to the development of Pomeranian society.

Early History of the Ronke family

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Ronke Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Runke, Runk, Ronke, Ronk, Runck, Runcke, Ronck and many more.

Early Notables of the Ronke family

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Migration of the Ronke family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Jacob Ronk, who settled in Philadelphia in 1738; Philip Runk, who was naturalized in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 1760; Carl Runk, who was a member of the Cincinatti German Pioneer Society in 1849.

Contemporary Notables of the name Ronke (post 1700) +

Benjamin "Ben" Ronke (b. 1997), former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League (2017-2022)