About Garfinkel
The surname Garfinkel is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "garfinkl," meaning "carbuncle" or "boil." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with a noticeable or prominent skin blemish. The name Garfinkel is relatively common among Jewish communities and can be found in various spellings, such as Garfunkel or Garfinkle.
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The surname Garfinkel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Garfinkel 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 Garfinkel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Garfinkel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.