Within the UK and Ireland, the surname Shanks most frequently occurs in Scotland where it is carried by 1 in every 2,766 people. The majority of those with the family name of Shanks are to be found living in/around North Lanarkshire (approx. 5% of all UK Shanks's), Falkirk and West Lothian. The name can also be found in Ireland with 1 in 7,374 people using it, and England with 1 in 21,876.
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