Surname Lingk - Meaning and Origin

Lingk: What does the surname Lingk mean?

The surname Lingk is of Germanic and Swiss-German origin. It is derived from the Old German word, “lingk”, which means ‘meadow’. The Lingk name is thought to have originated in some regions of modern-day Germany, Switzerland, and Austria; these areas composed the region of Germania in ancient times.

The name was likely given to an ancestor of a family who made their home near a meadow. It could have also been a name given to an ancestor who worked in, or was fond of, meadows, such as a gardener or farmer.

The name Lingk has spread throughout the German-speaking countries, and is seen in many other countries, including Australia, Canada and the United States, due to immigration. Many of the Lingk family lines have been preserved, as the surname has been seen for hundreds of years among the same families in many regions.

The current-day Lingk family is spread across Europe and North America. They boast a long and successful history as respected citizens and business owners throughout the generations. The Lingks are renowned for their entrepreneurial spirit and many are successful entrepreneurs to this day. They remain proud of their German-Swiss roots and happily share their family heritage with others.

Lingk: Where does the name Lingk come from?

The last name Lingk is most prominent today in Germany and the United States. In Germany, the name is found along the Rhine valley in western and southwestern regions, but its frequency decreases quickly towards the eastern parts of the country. In the United States, it is found in significant numbers throughout the Midwest, particularly in Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, and Ohio.

The German origins of Lingk can be traced back to Middle High German villages located along the rivers Lippe and Sieg in the Rhineland. These places are known for their established tradition of iron production since the Middle Ages. It is speculated that the earliest Lingks were among the tradesmen related to this industry.

In the United States, Lingks can be traced to several nineteenth-century immigrants, predominantly from Prussia and other parts of Germany, although a few are also known to have come from Switzerland. These immigrants often settled in agrarian communities and, although there is no clear record of the origin of their last name, many of them likely adopted it from their Germany-based ancestors.

Today, the Lingk surname is most prominent in the Midwest, but can be found all across the United States and South America. The average Lingk living in the United States may not be aware of the German and Swiss origins of their surname, but there are still living many descendants of the nineteenth-century settlers who proudly carry their family name.

Variations of the surname Lingk

The surname Lingk is of Germanic origin, and is a version of the name Link, also spelled Lynk. The surname originated in the Middle Ages when the name Lynk, meaning 'bond' or 'connection' was adopted as an occupational name given to a rope maker. The surname is found predominantly in Germany, particularly in northern Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.

Variant spellings of Lingk include Lincke, Link, Linker, Lyncker, and Lynk, and there are many other spellings, including Linge, Linker, Lynk and Lingenberg.

Some other surnames, with similar origins, that are derived from the same root word, include Lincke, Lincks, Lynq and Lyncky. These surnames are found mainly in the Germanic regions, such as Bavaria, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and Baden-Württemberg.

Variants of Lingk found outside of Germany include Lynk in Holland, and Lynck in Sweden. The surname Lynck can also be found in Norway, Finland, and Denmark.

There are variations within the same surname, therefore surnames such as Linko, Lenk and Linckwer are all derived from the same root. Other surnames, such as Lank and Langk, also share a similar origin and can be used interchangeably.

In the United States, the Lingk surname is found in Illinois, with more than 600 families bearing the name. There are a small yet significant amount of families with this surname in California, Ohio, Texas and Wisconsin. The surnames Lingk, Lingke, and Linck can be found in the US Census records.

The Lingk surname is also common in the United Kingdom, where it is predominantly found in Lancashire and Cheshire. It is also found in the East Midlands and West Midlands of England. The surname Link is frequently found in the Netherlands and there are records of this surname as far back as the 1500s.

Famous people with the name Lingk

• Angela Lingk: German long-distance runner and Olympian
• Bill Lingk: former American professional wrestler better known as "The Hammer"
• Charity Lingk: Australian actress
• Daniel Lingk: former German football goalkeeper
• Don Lingk: American silent film actor
• John Lingk: American professional golfer
• Justin Lingk: former German professional ice hockey winger
• Klaus-Dieter Lingk: German politician
• Linda Lingk: Canadian acrobat and stunt-performer
• Marcus Lingk: German football midfielder
• Paul Lingk: American songwriter and producer
• Sam Lingk: American synchronized swimmer
• Sean Lingk: American illustrator
• Susan Lingk: former Canadian rower
• Thomas Lingk: American college football player

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