About Flank
The surname Flank is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "flanc," meaning "side" or "flank." It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived on the side of a hill or by a slope. It may also have been a nickname for someone who had a prominent or distinctive side or flank. The surname Flank is relatively rare and is found mainly in the United Kingdom.
The surname Flank is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Flank based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Flank is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Flank in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Flank using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.