About Schenk
The surname Schenk is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schenke," meaning "cupbearer" or "butler." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who worked as a cupbearer or wine steward in a noble household. Over time, the surname Schenk has evolved to become a common German surname, often indicating a family's historical association with the role of a cupbearer or a similar occupation.
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The surname Schenk is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schenk 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 Schenk is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schenk in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schenk using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.