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Schenk

in Minnesota

There are 161 people with the last name "Schenk" in Minnesota.

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Ranking in Minnesota

NameRank
Schenk 3,595
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  1. is 3,591st most common Netland
  2. is 3,592nd most common Pierskalla
  3. is 3,593rd most common Ristow
  4. is 3,594th most common Salzer
  5. is 3,595th most common Schenk
  6. is 3,596th most common Schueler
  7. is 3,597th most common Schuett
  8. is 3,598th most common Sellman
  9. is 3,599th most common Shogren

Most Common First Names for Schenk

Carol, Timothy, Anthony, Elizabeth, Eric, James, John, Mary, Thomas, Amy

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 Minnesota

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Carol Schenk, MN (6 searches)
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