About Ferkel
The surname Ferkel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "verkel," meaning "piglet" or "young pig." It is likely an occupational surname given to someone who worked with or raised pigs. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who displayed pig-like characteristics or behavior.
The surname Ferkel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ferkel 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 Ferkel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ferkel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.