About Tonkel
The surname Tonkel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "tonkel," meaning "spark" or "ember." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a fiery or passionate personality. Over time, the surname Tonkel has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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The surname Tonkel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Tonkel 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 Tonkel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Tonkel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Tonkel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.