Clink History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
Germany

Etymology of Clink

What does the name Clink mean?

The Clink surname is generally considered to be a habitational name, taken on from any of several place names, located in Schleswig-Holstein, Saxony, and Franconia.

Early Origins of the Clink family

The surname Clink was first found in Switzerland, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates and branches, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society.

Early History of the Clink family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Clink research. Another 88 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1646 and 1669 are included under the topic Early Clink History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Clink Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Clinkunbroomer, Clingenberg, Klingelbach, Klingenberg, Klinkhamer, Klinkenbaum, Clingenbaum and many more.

Early Notables of the Clink family

the Clinkunbroomer family of Switzerland

Clink migration to the United States +

Clink Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Mich'l Clink, who arrived in New York in 1759
Michael Clink, who settled in New York in 1761

Clink Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Christian, Jr. Clink, who settled in Philadelphia in 1817

Clink migration to Canada +

Clink Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Thomas Clink, who settled in Ontario in 1871

Contemporary Notables of the name Clink (post 1700) +

Mr. John Robert Hamilton Clink C.B.E., O.B.E. (b. 1964), British Rear Admiral in the Royal Navy was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire on 17th June 2017