The surname Schrank is an occupational surname of Germanic descent (old high German: scranc). The word schrank loosely translates to `cabinet` (e.g. kühlschrank (compound word meaning literally `cold-cabinet` or refrigerator)) or `closet` (e.g. wäscheschrank or linen-closet). Schränk also translates to `saw.` The name `Schrank` may re...