About Schunk
The surname Schunk is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schunke," meaning "ship." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked on or owned a ship. Over time, the surname Schunk may have also been used to denote someone who lived near a body of water or had some association with ships or seafaring activities.
The surname Schunk is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Schunk 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 Schunk is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Schunk in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Schunk using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.