Strunk

From the German surname meaning "tree trunk" (see below).

Strunk (plural Strunks)

1. A surname.

• According to the 2010 United States Census, Strunk is the 4374^th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 8129 individuals. Strunk is most common among White (96.28%) individuals.

• K-turns, trunks

A Central and Low German word from northern Middle High German strunc and Middle Low German strunk, ultimately from the root of starren (“to be stiff”). Cognate with Dutch stronk.

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Strunk m (strong, genitive Strunkes or Strunks, plural Strünke or Strunke)

1. the thick, woody stalk found in some plants, especially cabbages
2. (regional) tree trunk