About Sink
The surname Sink is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be a topographic name for someone who lived near a sink or hollow, derived from the Old English word "sinc," meaning "a hollow or depression." Alternatively, it could be a metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of sinks, derived from the Middle English word "sink," meaning "a basin or trough." Lastly, it could also be a variant spelling of the surname Synge, which is derived from the Old English word "singe," meaning "a singer." The exact meaning of the surname Sink would depend on the specific origin and context of its usage.
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Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sink based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Sink in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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