About Burwinkel
The surname Burwinkel is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "bur" meaning "fortress" or "castle" and "winkel" meaning "corner" or "angle." Therefore, the name Burwinkel can be interpreted as "castle corner" or "corner of the fortress." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who lived near or worked in a corner or angle of a castle or fortress.
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The surname Burwinkel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Burwinkel 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 Burwinkel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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