About Schanks
The surname Schanks 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 have also been given to someone who lived near such an establishment.
The surname Schanks is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schanks 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 Schanks is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schanks in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schanks using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.