About Shonk
The surname Shonk is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "sconca," meaning a person who lived near a prominent hill or mound. It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name likely resided near or were associated with such a geographical feature. Over time, the spelling of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Shonk, Shonke, or Shonkey.
The surname Shonk is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shonk 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 Shonk is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shonk in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shonk using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.