About Winkle
The surname Winkle is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "winkel," meaning "corner" or "angle." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a corner or bend in a road or river. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had a crooked or bent appearance. Overall, the surname Winkle signifies a geographical or physical characteristic.
The surname Winkle is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Winkle 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 Winkle is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Winkle in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Winkle using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.