About Stanker
The surname Stanker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "stank," meaning "stench" or "bad smell." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who had an unpleasant odor or worked in an occupation associated with strong smells, such as a tanner or a butcher. Over time, this nickname likely became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Stanker is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Stanker 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 Stanker in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Stanker using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.