About Winckel
The surname Winckel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "winkele," meaning "corner" or "angle." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked at a corner or angle in a village or town. Over time, the surname Winckel may have been adopted by various families who resided or worked in such locations, and it has since become a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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The surname Winckel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Winckel 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 Winckel is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Winckel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Winckel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.