About Shankel
The surname Shankel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schankel," meaning "leg" or "shank." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with long or thin legs. Over time, the surname Shankel has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Schankel or Schenkel.
The surname Shankel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shankel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Shankel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Shankel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shankel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.