About Forkel
The surname Forkel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "vorkel," meaning "fork." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or used forks, or possibly for someone who lived near a fork in a road or river. The surname Forkel is relatively rare and is primarily found in Germany.
The surname Forkel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Forkel 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 Forkel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Forkel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.