TheNameDBSwank
DescriptiveMeaning
A person who is ostentatious or displays excessive pride, or possibly from a place name.
Etymology
Possibly derived from Middle English or German words relating to swaying or bending, or from a place name. The modern English word 'swank' (to boast) may be related but the surname origin is uncertain.
About the Swank Surname
A surname of uncertain origin, possibly descriptive or topographic. The name is relatively uncommon and has gained modern recognition through entertainment figures.
Distribution
Found in England and Germany, with some presence in North America.
Notable Bearers
Hilary Swank (actress)