About Plank
The surname Plank is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "plank," meaning "plank" or "board." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with planks or boards, such as a carpenter or a woodworker. The name Plank may also have been given to someone who lived near a plank bridge or a wooden structure. Over time, the surname Plank has spread to various countries and can be found in different spellings and variations.
The surname Plank is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Plank 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 Plank is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Plank in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Plank using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.