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Schenk

in Georgia

There are 40 people with the last name "Schenk" in Georgia.

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Ranking in Georgia

NameRank
Schenk 13,064
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  1. is 13,060th most common Sadowski
  2. is 13,061st most common Sampat
  3. is 13,062nd most common Sanner
  4. is 13,063rd most common Sawicki
  5. is 13,064th most common Schenk
  6. is 13,065th most common Schlueter
  7. is 13,066th most common Scholz
  8. is 13,067th most common Schrum
  9. is 13,068th most common Seligman

Most Common First Names for Schenk

Michael, Don, Donald, Mary, Paul, Allen, Angeline, Angie, Cheryl, Claire

Meaning & History

German and Dutch: from Middle High German, Middle Dutch schenke, ‘cupbearer’, ‘wine server’ (from Old High German scenko, from scenken ‘to pour out or serve’), hence an occupational name for a cupbearer or server of wine. As a German name it also denotes a tavernkeeper. In another development, similar to English Butler, the word came to be used as an honorary title for a high court official, and some cases of the surname may have arisen from this use.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): metonymic occupational name for an innkeeper, from German Schenke ‘inn’, ‘tavern’. At one time only Jews were allowed to sell alcohol in the Russian empire, which is why Shenk and its related surnames are very common.

Recent Searches for "Schenk" in Georgia

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Michael Schenk, GA (4 searches)
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