About Schanke
The surname Schanke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schanke," meaning "tavern" or "inn." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked at or owned a tavern or inn. The name may also have been given to someone who lived near such establishments.
The surname Schanke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schanke based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Schanke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schanke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.