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Schenk

in Washington DC

There are 3 people with the last name "Schenk" in Washington DC.

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Ranking in Washington DC

NameRank
Schenk 18,550
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  1. is 18,546th most common Schechtman
  2. is 18,547th most common Schecter
  3. is 18,548th most common Scheer
  4. is 18,549th most common Scheihing
  5. is 18,550th most common Schenk
  6. is 18,551st most common Scherman
  7. is 18,552nd most common Schermerhorn
  8. is 18,553rd most common Schiefelbein
  9. is 18,554th most common Schieffer

Most Common First Names for Schenk

James, John, Katie

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 Washington DC

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James Schenk, DC (4 searches)
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