About Hinkeldey
The surname Hinkeldey is of German origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "Hinkel," meaning "chicken" or "hen," and "dey," a suffix indicating a place or a person associated with a particular place. Therefore, the surname Hinkeldey likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who lived near or worked with chickens or hens, or it could have been a nickname for someone with chicken-like characteristics.
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The surname Hinkeldey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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