About Shanklin
The surname Shanklin is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "sceanca" meaning "leg" or "shank," and the suffix "-lin" denoting "little." Therefore, the surname Shanklin is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with particularly long or thin legs. Over time, this nickname likely became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Shanklin is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shanklin 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 Shanklin is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shanklin in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shanklin using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.