About Ackles
The surname Ackles is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Akel" or "Akelis," which itself is a diminutive form of the name "Adam." The name Ackles is therefore believed to be a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Akel or Akelis. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved to Ackles. Today, individuals with the surname Ackles can be found primarily in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States.
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The surname Ackles is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ackles based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Ackles is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Ackles in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ackles using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.