Tank

Tank is a British surname of uncertain origin and meaning. The surname Tank is not commonly found in the United Kingdom, but its roots may be linked to various European languages or historical events.

One possible origin of the surname Tank could be from the Dutch word "tanck," meaning a "reservoir" or "pond." It is plausible that individuals bearing this surname were associated with managing or overseeing water sources, such as tanks or reservoirs, in the past.

Alternatively, the surname Tank could have originated as a nickname or occupational name related to military functions. The term "tank" is famously associated with the armoured combat vehicle that was first used during World War I. Therefore, individuals with the surname Tank might have had ancestors who were involved with military activities or tank warfare.

As with many surnames, the origin and meaning of Tank may have evolved over time and could have different interpretations based on family history and geographic location. Further genealogical research and analysis of historical records may provide additional insight into the origins of the surname Tank.

There are approximately 1,155 people named Tank in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,606th most common surname in Britain. Around 18 in a million people in Britain are named Tank.

Region of origin: Asia

Country of origin: India

Religion of origin: Hindu

Language of origin: Hindi

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Baljit
  • Hardeep
  • James
  • Jaspal
  • Krishan
  • Mahendra
  • Manoj
  • Nilesh
  • Nitin
  • Pritesh
  • Richard
  • Suresh
  • Thomas
  • Vijay

Female

  • Baljit
  • Bhaljeet
  • Donna
  • Hetal
  • Jyoti
  • Lisa
  • Manjula
  • Neha
  • Nirmala
  • Nisha
  • Ruth
  • Shaminder
  • Surinder
  • Usha

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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