About Trunk
The surname Trunk is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "trunc," meaning "trunk" or "tree trunk." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was strong or sturdy like a tree trunk, or it could have been an occupational name for someone who worked with wood or trees. The surname Trunk may also have been given to someone who lived near a prominent tree or had a notable connection to trees in some way.
The surname Trunk is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Trunk 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 Trunk is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Trunk in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Trunk using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.