About Winikoff
The surname Winikoff is of Russian Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "vini" meaning "wine" and the Russian word "kof" meaning "cup." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone involved in the wine trade or someone who made or sold wine cups. The name may also have been given to someone who enjoyed drinking wine or had a connection to wine in some way.
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The surname Winikoff is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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