Where Does the Vink Surname Come From?

Vink is best understood together with Fink: both are German spellings of one family name.

What is the meaning of Vink?

The name is usually explained as “Finch (cheerful person)”.

How is Vink related to Fink?

Vink writes “v” in place of the “f” found in Fink, a common scribal difference. You may also find the name written Finck and Finke.

Does every Vink family have a crest?

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Fink surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Research your Vink family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.