History:

The spread of this surname likely involved people moving both willingly and unwillingly. Some might have sought better jobs or escaped tough times, perhaps following trade routes or moving with family. Others might have been forced to move due to wars or political changes, being relocated individually or in groups. The resulting settlement patterns are a mix of these factors, varying by place and time.

Description:

A simpler version might be "Tank." Depending on its origins, we might see additions like "Taankes" or "Taankov," hinting at a specific region or ethnicity. A less likely possibility is a vowel change to "Thaank.".