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Schenk

in Massachusetts

There are 39 people with the last name "Schenk" in Massachusetts.

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Ranking in Massachusetts

NameRank
Schenk 16,528
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  1. is 16,524th most common Sarpong
  2. is 16,525th most common Saxton
  3. is 16,526th most common Scaglione
  4. is 16,527th most common Scalesse
  5. is 16,528th most common Schenk
  6. is 16,529th most common Schipani
  7. is 16,530th most common Schipper
  8. is 16,531st most common Schweizer
  9. is 16,532nd most common Semerjian

Most Common First Names for Schenk

William, Douglas, Jean, Michael, Barbara, Beat, Bernice, Bryan, Charles

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 Massachusetts

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William Schenk, MA (6 searches)
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