About Frenkel
The surname Frenkel is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "frenk," meaning "Frankish" or "French." It is believed to have originated as an ethnic or regional name for Jewish people who migrated from France to Eastern Europe during the medieval period. The surname Frenkel is commonly found among Jewish communities in Germany, Poland, and Russia, and it may also have variations such as Frankel or Frankl.
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The surname Frenkel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Frenkel 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 Frenkel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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