Trunk (surname)
Trunk is a German language surname, derived from a nickname for a heavy drinker. Notable people with the surname include:
Eddie Trunk (1964), American music historian, radio personality, talk show host, and author
Gustav Trunk (1871–1936), German politician
Jonny Trunk, English writer, broadcaster and DJ
Herman Trunk (1894–1963), American painter
Isaiah Trunk (1905–1981), Polish-American historian
Penelope Trunk (1966), American businesswoman, author, and blogger
Peter Trunk (1936–1973), German jazz double-bassist
Richard Trunk (1879–1968), German composer, pianist, conductor, and critic

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German-language surnames
Surnames from nicknames
Surnames of Jewish origin