About Birkel
The surname Birkel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "birkele," meaning "little birch tree." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a small birch tree or a place with birch trees. The name Birkel is common in Germany and can be found in various regions throughout the country.
The surname Birkel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Birkel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Birkel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Birkel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.