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Winkel 1
Type Surname (from location)
Usage German, Jewish
Other Forms FormsWinkle

Meaning & History

Derived from Middle High German winkel "corner, angle", a topographic name for someone who lived on a corner of land in the country or a street corner in a town or city. This word also came to denote a corner shop (see Winkelmann). It can also be derived from any of various places named Winkel.
Added 6/25/2017 by TanorFaux
Edited 9/20/2024 by jocatchi

Winkel 2
3. usages AND description are verified
Type Surname (from location)
Usage Dutch, Belgian
Pronounced Pron. /ˈʋɪŋ.kəl/(Dutch)  [key·simplify]
Other Forms FormsWinckel, van Winkel, van de Winkel, van der Winkel, van den Winkel

Meaning & History

Habitational name from any of numerous minor places named using the element winkel "corner".
Added 9/20/2024 by jocatchi