About Dankel
The surname Dankel is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Danko, which itself is a diminutive form of Dankwart. Dankwart is composed of the elements "dank," meaning "thanks" or "gratitude," and "wart," meaning "guard" or "protector." Therefore, the surname Dankel can be interpreted to mean "grateful guardian" or "thankful protector."
The surname Dankel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dankel 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 Dankel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dankel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.