Shenk

Shenk Meaning & Origin

About Shenk
The surname Shenk is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schanc," meaning "chance" or "opportunity." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was considered fortunate or lucky. Over time, the surname Shenk has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Schenk or Schenck, but its meaning remains associated with the concept of chance or opportunity.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shenk: 3,314
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,778
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XNK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EH1 NG K
🌐 IPA
/ʃɛŋk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shenk in Braille

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

The name Shenk in braille

How to sign the name Shenk using Sign Language

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

The name Shenk in sign language

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