About Kinkel
The surname Kinkel is of German origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Middle High German word "kinkel," meaning "little bell," and may have been a nickname for someone who made or sold bells. Alternatively, it could be a habitational name for someone from a place called Kinkel, which is derived from the Middle Low German word "kinkel," meaning "corner" or "angle." Lastly, it could also be a variant of the Jewish surname Kinkelstein, which combines the German words "kinkel" and "stein," meaning "corner stone."
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The surname Kinkel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kinkel 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 Kinkel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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