About Runkel
The surname Runkel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "runke," meaning "wrinkle" or "fold." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with wrinkled or folded skin, or possibly for someone who lived near a geographical feature with similar characteristics. Over time, the surname Runkel became hereditary and passed down through generations.
The surname Runkel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Runkel 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 Runkel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Runkel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.