Blanken

Meaning

One who lived in or near a blank or white place.

Etymology

Derived from Dutch or German 'blank' (white, bright, bare). The surname likely originated as a topographic designation for someone residing in a bare or exposed area.

About the Blanken Surname

A topographic surname of Dutch or German origin. The name is uncommon and appears primarily in Continental European records.

Distribution

Found in the Netherlands, Germany, and among Dutch and German-descended populations in North America.

Notable Bearers

Unknown

People with the Blanken Surname