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.
The surname Shank is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Shank in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.