Hinkel
Hinkel Meaning & Origin
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.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Hinkel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Hinkel: 2,449
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 12637
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.83
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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Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Hinkel in Braille
Here's how to represent Hinkel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Hinkel using Sign Language
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.
