Shank

Shank Meaning & Origin

About Shank
The surname Shank is of English and Scottish origin. It is derived from the Old English word "sceanca" or the Old Norse word "skakkr," both meaning "crooked" or "bent." As a surname, Shank likely originated as a nickname for someone with a physical characteristic such as a crooked leg or a hunchback. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Shank is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Shank: 13,343
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,700
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.52

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shank 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 Shank is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XNK
đŸ—œ NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S052
đŸŽ” Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AE1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/ÊƒĂŠĆ‹k/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shank in Braille

Here's how to represent Shank in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Shank in braille

How to sign the name Shank using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Shank using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Shank in sign language

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