Schrank

The surname Schrank is an occupational surname of Germanic descent (old high German: scranc). The name origins from the word "Schranke", which old meaning is "fence". The word ''Schrank'' loosely translates to "cabinet" (e.g. ''Kühlschrank'', compound word meaning "cold-cabinet", i.e. refrigerator) or "closet" (e.g. ''Wäscheschrank'' or linen-closet). Schränk also translates to "saw". The name "Schrank" may refer to * Franz von Paula Schrank (1747–1835), German botanist and entomologist * John Schrank (1876–1943), failed American assassin * Peter Schrank (born 1952), cartoonist

Other uses: * Schrank (shortened form of kleiderschrank), a tall wardrobe-like German chest with double doors. Often used as hope chests, these were constructed so as to partially dismantle for transport to the matrimonial home. Provided by Wikipedia