About Lank
The surname Lank is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "lank," meaning "long" or "tall." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was tall or had a slender build. The surname Lank may have also originated as a locational name for someone who lived near a long or narrow feature such as a long stretch of land or a narrow strip of water.
The surname Lank is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lank 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 Lank is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Lank in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lank using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.