About Winkler
The surname Winkler is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "winkeler," meaning "corner" or "bend." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who lived or worked in a corner or bend of a road or river. The name may also have been used to describe someone who lived near a prominent corner or bend in a village or town.
The surname Winkler is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Winkler 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 Winkler in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Winkler using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.