Zinks

Zinks is a surname of German origin. It is less common than Zink, but it appears in historical and contemporary records in German-speaking regions and among descendants of German immigrants. The name is typically considered a patronymic or toponymic surname derived from the common root Zink (zinc) or from a place name associated with metalworking or mining, though exact origins can vary by family.

The suffix -s in some German surnames can function as a plural or as an index of kinship or branch, a pattern that can contribute to the presence of Zinks in genealogical data. As a result, bearers of the surname Zinks are found in Germany, the United States, Canada, and other countries with German diaspora populations, often reflecting migration patterns from the 18th to 20th centuries.

In reference works and general encyclopedias, Zinks does not have a widely recognized topic beyond being a family name. No single individual with the surname has a universally known public profile, though people with the name may have local or professional notability in various fields.

See also: Zink (surname), Zink (element).