Origin
- Country
- Germany
- Meaning
- Cupbearer or wine steward — from German Schenk (one who pours drinks)
- Arrival Era
- 18th–19th century immigration
Known Family Members
- Schenk ancestorConnected through the Ford line
The Schenk surname is of German origin, derived from the occupational term Schenk, meaning a cupbearer or wine steward — someone who served drinks at a noble's table. It was a prestigious position in medieval German society. The family traces through the Ruby Irene Ford line of Chuck's ancestors, with roots in the German-speaking regions of central Europe.