Alink

Etymology

Alink is a Dutch surname with a patronymic and locational origin. It means "(farm) belonging to Ale 2", a given name originally a short form of Germanic names beginning with the element adal meaning "noble". The suffix -ink (also found as -ing) is typical of toponymic surnames in the eastern Netherlands, denoting belonging or descent.

A related variant is Aling, showing a different vowel shift in the suffix.

Distribution

According to Forebears, the surname Alink is carried by a small number of individuals, primarily in the Netherlands, with a very low incidence worldwide.

• Meaning: "(farm) belonging to Ale"
• Origin: Dutch
• Type: Surname
• Usage region: Netherlands