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