About Heckle
The surname Heckle is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hekel," meaning "hackle" or "flax comb." It was originally an occupational name for someone who worked with flax, specifically combing or heckling it to separate the fibers. Over time, the surname Heckle became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname are likely to have had ancestors involved in the flax industry.
The surname Heckle is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Heckle 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 Heckle is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Heckle in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Heckle using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.