About Shindel
The surname Shindel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "schindel," meaning "shingle" or "roof tile." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who worked as a roofer or a person who made or sold shingles. The name may have also been given to someone who lived in a house with shingle roofing. Over time, the surname Shindel has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Schindel or Schindler.
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The surname Shindel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shindel 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 Shindel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Shindel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.