About Erkel
The surname Erkel is of Hungarian origin and is derived from the Hungarian word "erkel," meaning "eagle." It is a relatively common surname in Hungary and is often associated with the famous Hungarian composer Ferenc Erkel. The name may have originally been a nickname for someone with eagle-like qualities or characteristics, or it could have been a name given to someone who worked with or had a connection to eagles.
The surname Erkel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Erkel 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 Erkel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Erkel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Erkel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.