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How to pronounce Schenck?

Pronunciation of Schenck

Here is how Schenck is pronounced

SKank


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Pronunciation of Schenck

Schenck is primarily classified as a male name and is pronounced as

sk eh nk
  • eh sounds like the 'e' in pet
  • nk sounds like the 'nk' in ink

"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."

Type of Name: Charles Schenck
Gender: Male
Origin: German


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Pronunciation of Schenck

Here is how Schenck is pronounced

SHank


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Pronunciation of Schenck

Here is how Schenck is pronounced

Sk enk

sk- e (egg) nk


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Pronunciation of Schenck

Schenck is primarily classified as a male name and is pronounced as

skenk

"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."

Type of Name: Charles Schenck
Gender: Male
Origin: German


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Pronunciation of Schenck

Schenck is primarily classified as a surname (last name) and is pronounced as

sk ink
  • ink sounds like the 'ink' in link

"My grandfather's branch of the family changed the pronunciation of their last name to "sk ink". He was born in Burlington, Iowa, in the late 1800's. He had a family coat of arms and also a sword with Schenck van Nydeck on it. He said there was a castle with the family name in the Netherlands. My grandfather's name was Charles Plume Schenck. He was chief of staff at the Harris Hospital in Ft. Worth, Texas in the the 1960's. I have numerous cousins in Ft. Worth with the Schenck last name."

Type of Name: Last Name
Origin: Dutch
Other spelling(s): Originally Schenck Van Nydeck


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Pronunciation of Schenck

Schenck is primarily classified as a surname (last name) and is pronounced as

Shaynk

Type of Name: Last Name
Origin: American Of Dutch,German,English, Irish, Norwegian


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Pronunciation of Schenck in the US

In the US, Schenck is primarily classified as a surname (last name). The American pronunciation, specifically in Canton, North Carolina ,USA, is

She ink
  • ink sounds like the 'ink' in link

"Info from Dr Christine Gullickson PhD University of Berne, Switzerland. With concentrations In German & French languages"

Type of Name: Last Name
Origin: German American
Other spelling(s): Shenk. Schenck. Schenck.
Meaning: Medieval- Keeper Of The Rulers Wine Cellar - The Only One To Taste The Kings Wine In Case It Was Poisoned


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Pronunciation of Schenck

Schenck is primarily classified as a surname (last name) and is pronounced as

Inherited the pronunciation Skenk - but softened the sound to Shaynk - which I understood is the
German pronunciation, and the Dutch Skank.

Eileen Schenck

Type of Name: Last Name
Origin: American Of Dutch,German,English, Irish, Norwegian


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Pronunciation of Schenck in the US

In the US, Schenck is primarily classified as a surname (last name). The American pronunciation, specifically in Canton, North Carolina ,USA, is

She ink

"Info from Dr Christine Gullickson PhD University of Berne, Switzerland. With concentrations In German & French languages"

Type of Name: Last Name
Origin: German American
Other spelling(s): Shenk. Schenck. Schenck.
Meaning: Medieval- Keeper Of The Rulers Wine Cellar - The Only One To Taste The Kings Wine In Case It Was Poisoned


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