About Schinke
The surname Schinke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schinke," meaning "ham" or "shank." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone involved in the production or sale of ham or pork products. Over time, the surname Schinke may have also been used as a nickname for someone with a physical characteristic resembling a ham or shank.
The surname Schinke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schinke 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 Schinke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schinke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.