About Zanker
The surname Zanker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "zankære," meaning "quarrelsome" or "contentious." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was argumentative or prone to disputes. Over time, the name Zanker became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Zanker is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zanker 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 Zanker in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Zanker using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.