About Schank
The surname Schank is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schanc," meaning "tavern" or "inn." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who owned or worked at a tavern or inn. The name may also have been given to someone who lived near such an establishment.
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The surname Schank is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schank 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 Schank is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schank in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schank using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.