About Hinkel
The surname Hinkel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hinkel," meaning "chicken" or "hen." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who raised or sold chickens or worked in a chicken-related profession. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had chicken-like characteristics, such as being timid or quick. Overall, the surname Hinkel is associated with the chicken or poultry industry and may have been given to individuals based on their occupation or personal attributes.
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The surname Hinkel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hinkel 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 Hinkel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hinkel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.