Submitted Surname Revision History

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9/29/2024, 3:50 AM jocatchi
4/8/2021, 8:18 AM Frollein Gladys move from given name to surname
11/20/2019, 2:34 PM CaptainAmericaRocks

Name Vink
Type Surname (from given name, from occupation & from nickname)
Usage Dutch
Pronounced Pron. /vɪŋk/
Other Forms FormsFink, Vinck, Venken
Edit Status Status3. usages AND description are verified

Meaning & History

Means "finch, chaffinch" in Dutch, a metonymic occupational name for someone who caught finches and other small birds. It could also be a nickname for someone cheerful, or who was known for whistling.
Added 11/20/2019 by CaptainAmericaRocks