Schlink
Schlink is a surname of German origin. It is believed to be a topographic name, derived from the Middle High German word "slinc," meaning a winding path or a narrow strip of land. Alternatively, it could be an occupational name, referring to someone who worked with a "schlingen" or sling. Like many surnames, it likely originated independently in various regions.
Notable individuals with the surname Schlink include Bernhard Schlink, a German lawyer and author best known